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 | $18.65 | 7.177% | $19.9885 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
Purchase #2 | $185.25 | 9.419% | $202.6987 | $202.70 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
Purchase #3 | $248.60 | 4.467% | $259.705 | $259.71 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
Purchase #4 | $126.73 | 11.198% | $140.9212 | $140.92 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
Purchase #5 | $84.70 | 7.109% | $90.7213 | $90.72 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
Purchase #6 | $22.78 | 11.354% | $25.3664 | $25.37 | $25.35 | $25.40 |
Purchase #7 | $199.60 | 3.343% | $206.2726 | $206.27 | $206.25 | $206.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $886.31 | $945.6737 | $945.68 | $945.60 | $945.70 |