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 | $18.56 | 10.794% | $20.5634 | $20.56 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
Purchase #2 | $104.34 | 5.215% | $109.7813 | $109.78 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
Purchase #3 | $141.52 | 12.492% | $159.1987 | $159.20 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
Purchase #4 | $110.47 | 10.858% | $122.4648 | $122.46 | $122.45 | $122.50 |
Purchase #5 | $181.54 | 7.318% | $194.8251 | $194.83 | $194.85 | $194.80 |
Purchase #6 | $249.78 | 12.211% | $280.2806 | $280.28 | $280.30 | $280.30 |
Purchase #7 | $163.71 | 5.819% | $173.2363 | $173.24 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $969.92 | $1,060.3502 | $1,060.35 | $1,060.40 | $1,060.40 |