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 | $18.93 | 8.463% | $20.532 | $20.53 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $110.57 | 12.204% | $124.064 | $124.06 | $124.05 | $124.10 |
Purchase #3 | $207.93 | 3.836% | $215.9062 | $215.91 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
Purchase #4 | $9.92 | 9.644% | $10.8767 | $10.88 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
Purchase #5 | $197.59 | 8.705% | $214.7902 | $214.79 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
Purchase #6 | $231.75 | 7.674% | $249.5345 | $249.53 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
Purchase #7 | $157.65 | 6.377% | $167.7033 | $167.70 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $934.34 | $1,003.4069 | $1,003.40 | $1,003.45 | $1,003.40 |