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 | $18.67 | 7.106% | $19.9967 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
Purchase #2 | $186.75 | 11.492% | $208.2113 | $208.21 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
Purchase #3 | $209.85 | 13.786% | $238.7799 | $238.78 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
Purchase #4 | $188.96 | 5.652% | $199.64 | $199.64 | $199.65 | $199.60 |
Purchase #5 | $158.91 | 3.140% | $163.8998 | $163.90 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
Purchase #6 | $233.69 | 10.304% | $257.7694 | $257.77 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
Purchase #7 | $71.72 | 8.810% | $78.0385 | $78.04 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,068.55 | $1,166.3356 | $1,166.34 | $1,166.35 | $1,166.30 |