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 | $19.49 | 5.389% | $20.5403 | $20.54 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $224.68 | 11.668% | $250.8957 | $250.90 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
Purchase #3 | $237.70 | 3.616% | $246.2952 | $246.30 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
Purchase #4 | $141.68 | 6.733% | $151.2193 | $151.22 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
Purchase #5 | $96.61 | 4.366% | $100.828 | $100.83 | $100.85 | $100.80 |
Purchase #6 | $124.68 | 11.721% | $139.2937 | $139.29 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
Purchase #7 | $135.98 | 5.616% | $143.6166 | $143.62 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $980.82 | $1,052.6888 | $1,052.70 | $1,052.70 | $1,052.60 |