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 | $18.68 | 6.440% | $19.883 | $19.88 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
Purchase #2 | $242.75 | 11.207% | $269.955 | $269.96 | $269.95 | $270.00 |
Purchase #3 | $66.68 | 5.823% | $70.5628 | $70.56 | $70.55 | $70.60 |
Purchase #4 | $224.67 | 3.380% | $232.2638 | $232.26 | $232.25 | $232.30 |
Purchase #5 | $208.94 | 13.341% | $236.8147 | $236.81 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
Purchase #6 | $87.33 | 7.299% | $93.7042 | $93.70 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
Purchase #7 | $184.58 | 6.505% | $196.5869 | $196.59 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,033.63 | $1,119.7704 | $1,119.76 | $1,119.75 | $1,119.90 |