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 | $18.46 | 10.335% | $20.3678 | $20.37 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
Purchase #2 | $240.42 | 5.591% | $253.8619 | $253.86 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
Purchase #3 | $125.31 | 13.764% | $142.5577 | $142.56 | $142.55 | $142.60 |
Purchase #4 | $230.82 | 9.364% | $252.434 | $252.43 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
Purchase #5 | $191.75 | 13.432% | $217.5059 | $217.51 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
Purchase #6 | $77.49 | 5.143% | $81.4753 | $81.48 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
Purchase #7 | $163.62 | 11.526% | $182.4788 | $182.48 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,047.87 | $1,150.6814 | $1,150.69 | $1,150.70 | $1,150.80 |