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 | $18.83 | 7.779% | $20.2948 | $20.29 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
Purchase #2 | $56.36 | 3.565% | $58.3692 | $58.37 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
Purchase #3 | $217.30 | 12.204% | $243.8193 | $243.82 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
Purchase #4 | $248.27 | 12.711% | $279.8276 | $279.83 | $279.85 | $279.80 |
Purchase #5 | $176.81 | 5.605% | $186.7202 | $186.72 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
Purchase #6 | $120.65 | 5.231% | $126.9612 | $126.96 | $126.95 | $127.00 |
Purchase #7 | $148.93 | 11.425% | $165.9453 | $165.95 | $165.95 | $165.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $987.15 | $1,081.9376 | $1,081.94 | $1,081.90 | $1,081.90 |