Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $18.50 | 3.798% | $19.2026 | $19.20 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
Purchase #2 | $222.49 | 8.176% | $240.6808 | $240.68 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
Purchase #3 | $136.49 | 6.174% | $144.9169 | $144.92 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
Purchase #4 | $8.46 | 8.326% | $9.1644 | $9.16 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
Purchase #5 | $145.32 | 7.255% | $155.863 | $155.86 | $155.85 | $155.90 |
Purchase #6 | $186.75 | 7.484% | $200.7264 | $200.73 | $200.75 | $200.70 |
Purchase #7 | $246.68 | 10.347% | $272.204 | $272.20 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $964.69 | $1,042.7581 | $1,042.75 | $1,042.75 | $1,042.80 |