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 | $19.48 | 3.613% | $20.1838 | $20.18 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
Purchase #2 | $219.64 | 4.248% | $228.9703 | $228.97 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
Purchase #3 | $250.34 | 12.805% | $282.396 | $282.40 | $282.40 | $282.40 |
Purchase #4 | $139.91 | 8.645% | $152.0052 | $152.01 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
Purchase #5 | $225.49 | 13.657% | $256.2852 | $256.29 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
Purchase #6 | $34.88 | 12.744% | $39.3251 | $39.33 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
Purchase #7 | $179.69 | 11.312% | $200.0165 | $200.02 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,069.43 | $1,179.1821 | $1,179.20 | $1,179.20 | $1,179.20 |