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 | $19.28 | 6.813% | $20.5935 | $20.59 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
Purchase #2 | $84.33 | 7.172% | $90.3781 | $90.38 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
Purchase #3 | $125.75 | 10.670% | $139.1675 | $139.17 | $139.15 | $139.20 |
Purchase #4 | $137.83 | 7.683% | $148.4195 | $148.42 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
Purchase #5 | $172.37 | 6.609% | $183.7619 | $183.76 | $183.75 | $183.80 |
Purchase #6 | $172.77 | 9.716% | $189.5563 | $189.56 | $189.55 | $189.60 |
Purchase #7 | $243.31 | 13.676% | $276.5851 | $276.59 | $276.60 | $276.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $955.64 | $1,048.4619 | $1,048.47 | $1,048.45 | $1,048.60 |