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 | $18.63 | 11.630% | $20.7967 | $20.80 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
Purchase #2 | $101.66 | 10.815% | $112.6545 | $112.65 | $112.65 | $112.70 |
Purchase #3 | $185.86 | 11.195% | $206.667 | $206.67 | $206.65 | $206.70 |
Purchase #4 | $248.40 | 13.158% | $281.0845 | $281.08 | $281.10 | $281.10 |
Purchase #5 | $222.98 | 7.837% | $240.4549 | $240.45 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
Purchase #6 | $173.36 | 12.319% | $194.7162 | $194.72 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
Purchase #7 | $117.77 | 9.824% | $129.3397 | $129.34 | $129.35 | $129.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,068.66 | $1,185.7135 | $1,185.71 | $1,185.70 | $1,185.80 |