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 | $18.90 | 3.700% | $19.5993 | $19.60 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
Purchase #2 | $162.63 | 5.827% | $172.1065 | $172.11 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
Purchase #3 | $28.71 | 12.251% | $32.2273 | $32.23 | $32.25 | $32.20 |
Purchase #4 | $193.43 | 12.514% | $217.6358 | $217.64 | $217.65 | $217.60 |
Purchase #5 | $113.84 | 7.327% | $122.1811 | $122.18 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
Purchase #6 | $239.65 | 4.674% | $250.8512 | $250.85 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
Purchase #7 | $201.43 | 12.172% | $225.9481 | $225.95 | $225.95 | $225.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $958.59 | $1,040.5493 | $1,040.56 | $1,040.60 | $1,040.50 |