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 | $18.75 | 10.661% | $20.7489 | $20.75 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
Purchase #2 | $62.79 | 9.216% | $68.5767 | $68.58 | $68.60 | $68.60 |
Purchase #3 | $82.94 | 11.178% | $92.211 | $92.21 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
Purchase #4 | $197.28 | 7.600% | $212.2733 | $212.27 | $212.25 | $212.30 |
Purchase #5 | $196.25 | 13.334% | $222.418 | $222.42 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
Purchase #6 | $223.57 | 7.505% | $240.3489 | $240.35 | $240.35 | $240.30 |
Purchase #7 | $250.53 | 4.537% | $261.8965 | $261.90 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,032.11 | $1,118.4733 | $1,118.48 | $1,118.45 | $1,118.40 |