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 | $18.78 | 6.749% | $20.0475 | $20.05 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
Purchase #2 | $244.73 | 9.660% | $268.3709 | $268.37 | $268.35 | $268.40 |
Purchase #3 | $224.43 | 13.406% | $254.5171 | $254.52 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
Purchase #4 | $173.32 | 11.254% | $192.8254 | $192.83 | $192.85 | $192.80 |
Purchase #5 | $118.77 | 8.294% | $128.6208 | $128.62 | $128.60 | $128.60 |
Purchase #6 | $113.67 | 3.237% | $117.3495 | $117.35 | $117.35 | $117.30 |
Purchase #7 | $122.95 | 4.282% | $128.2147 | $128.21 | $128.20 | $128.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,016.65 | $1,109.9459 | $1,109.95 | $1,109.90 | $1,109.80 |