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 | $18.69 | 7.868% | $20.1605 | $20.16 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
Purchase #2 | $88.66 | 12.378% | $99.6343 | $99.63 | $99.65 | $99.60 |
Purchase #3 | $107.83 | 11.358% | $120.0773 | $120.08 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
Purchase #4 | $119.90 | 9.347% | $131.1071 | $131.11 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
Purchase #5 | $231.50 | 11.470% | $258.0531 | $258.05 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
Purchase #6 | $126.80 | 11.675% | $141.6039 | $141.60 | $141.60 | $141.60 |
Purchase #7 | $224.70 | 3.839% | $233.3262 | $233.33 | $233.35 | $233.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $918.08 | $1,003.9624 | $1,003.96 | $1,004.00 | $1,004.00 |