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 | $18.92 | 8.266% | $20.4839 | $20.48 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $132.50 | 6.819% | $141.5352 | $141.54 | $141.55 | $141.50 |
Purchase #3 | $228.74 | 9.696% | $250.9186 | $250.92 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
Purchase #4 | $44.92 | 12.124% | $50.3661 | $50.37 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
Purchase #5 | $210.55 | 6.398% | $224.021 | $224.02 | $224.00 | $224.00 |
Purchase #6 | $186.91 | 5.180% | $196.5919 | $196.59 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
Purchase #7 | $119.82 | 4.837% | $125.6157 | $125.62 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $942.36 | $1,009.5324 | $1,009.54 | $1,009.50 | $1,009.50 |