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 | $18.99 | 7.744% | $20.4606 | $20.46 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $231.85 | 10.102% | $255.2715 | $255.27 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
Purchase #3 | $96.70 | 13.125% | $109.3919 | $109.39 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
Purchase #4 | $35.37 | 13.372% | $40.0997 | $40.10 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
Purchase #5 | $148.71 | 13.637% | $168.9896 | $168.99 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
Purchase #6 | $238.82 | 6.419% | $254.1499 | $254.15 | $254.15 | $254.10 |
Purchase #7 | $113.90 | 3.774% | $118.1986 | $118.20 | $118.20 | $118.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $884.34 | $966.5618 | $966.56 | $966.55 | $966.60 |