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 | $19.30 | 5.761% | $20.4119 | $20.41 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
Purchase #2 | $125.44 | 13.449% | $142.3104 | $142.31 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
Purchase #3 | $44.58 | 7.381% | $47.8704 | $47.87 | $47.85 | $47.90 |
Purchase #4 | $210.80 | 3.810% | $218.8315 | $218.83 | $218.85 | $218.80 |
Purchase #5 | $242.84 | 13.255% | $275.0284 | $275.03 | $275.05 | $275.00 |
Purchase #6 | $134.72 | 7.795% | $145.2214 | $145.22 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
Purchase #7 | $199.50 | 11.578% | $222.5981 | $222.60 | $222.60 | $222.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.18 | $1,072.2721 | $1,072.27 | $1,072.25 | $1,072.20 |