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 | $18.73 | 10.234% | $20.6468 | $20.65 | $20.65 | $20.60 |
Purchase #2 | $143.43 | 6.585% | $152.8749 | $152.87 | $152.85 | $152.90 |
Purchase #3 | $187.66 | 4.831% | $196.7259 | $196.73 | $196.75 | $196.70 |
Purchase #4 | $98.90 | 3.122% | $101.9877 | $101.99 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
Purchase #5 | $236.41 | 13.840% | $269.1291 | $269.13 | $269.15 | $269.10 |
Purchase #6 | $206.78 | 7.796% | $222.9006 | $222.90 | $222.90 | $222.90 |
Purchase #7 | $74.65 | 4.725% | $78.1772 | $78.18 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $966.56 | $1,042.4422 | $1,042.45 | $1,042.50 | $1,042.40 |