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 | $20.79 | 4.795% | $21.7869 | $21.79 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
Purchase #2 | $185.63 | 10.369% | $204.878 | $204.88 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
Purchase #3 | $115.90 | 8.356% | $125.5846 | $125.58 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
Purchase #4 | $246.82 | 7.158% | $264.4874 | $264.49 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
Purchase #5 | $79.50 | 5.234% | $83.661 | $83.66 | $83.65 | $83.70 |
Purchase #6 | $107.99 | 8.768% | $117.4586 | $117.46 | $117.45 | $117.50 |
Purchase #7 | $179.26 | 3.572% | $185.6632 | $185.66 | $185.65 | $185.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $935.89 | $1,003.5197 | $1,003.52 | $1,003.55 | $1,003.70 |