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 | $18.77 | 8.708% | $20.4045 | $20.40 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
Purchase #2 | $136.29 | 4.722% | $142.7256 | $142.73 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
Purchase #3 | $209.84 | 8.511% | $227.6995 | $227.70 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
Purchase #4 | $235.74 | 4.111% | $245.4313 | $245.43 | $245.45 | $245.40 |
Purchase #5 | $224.35 | 6.379% | $238.6613 | $238.66 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
Purchase #6 | $182.60 | 5.642% | $192.9023 | $192.90 | $192.90 | $192.90 |
Purchase #7 | $244.95 | 6.188% | $260.1075 | $260.11 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,252.54 | $1,327.9320 | $1,327.93 | $1,327.95 | $1,327.90 |