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 | $19.38 | 3.857% | $20.1275 | $20.13 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
Purchase #2 | $235.41 | 6.710% | $251.206 | $251.21 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
Purchase #3 | $128.44 | 11.532% | $143.2517 | $143.25 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
Purchase #4 | $87.92 | 10.633% | $97.2685 | $97.27 | $97.25 | $97.30 |
Purchase #5 | $221.47 | 11.403% | $246.7242 | $246.72 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
Purchase #6 | $210.48 | 12.106% | $235.9607 | $235.96 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
Purchase #7 | $249.45 | 9.520% | $273.1976 | $273.20 | $273.20 | $273.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,152.55 | $1,267.7362 | $1,267.74 | $1,267.70 | $1,267.80 |