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 | $18.51 | 8.779% | $20.135 | $20.14 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
Purchase #2 | $193.75 | 11.239% | $215.5256 | $215.53 | $215.55 | $215.50 |
Purchase #3 | $195.81 | 9.791% | $214.9818 | $214.98 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
Purchase #4 | $240.32 | 6.526% | $256.0033 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
Purchase #5 | $240.53 | 11.450% | $268.0707 | $268.07 | $268.05 | $268.10 |
Purchase #6 | $122.89 | 5.216% | $129.2999 | $129.30 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
Purchase #7 | $129.29 | 12.666% | $145.6659 | $145.67 | $145.65 | $145.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,141.10 | $1,249.6822 | $1,249.69 | $1,249.70 | $1,249.70 |