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 | $19.66 | 3.740% | $20.3953 | $20.40 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
Purchase #2 | $170.46 | 3.500% | $176.4261 | $176.43 | $176.45 | $176.40 |
Purchase #3 | $106.41 | 4.213% | $110.8931 | $110.89 | $110.90 | $110.90 |
Purchase #4 | $135.98 | 10.433% | $150.1668 | $150.17 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
Purchase #5 | $248.69 | 6.383% | $264.5639 | $264.56 | $264.55 | $264.60 |
Purchase #6 | $207.45 | 4.231% | $216.2272 | $216.23 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
Purchase #7 | $95.52 | 4.556% | $99.8719 | $99.87 | $99.85 | $99.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $984.17 | $1,038.5443 | $1,038.55 | $1,038.55 | $1,038.60 |