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 | $19.25 | 4.111% | $20.0414 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
Purchase #2 | $189.37 | 9.616% | $207.5798 | $207.58 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
Purchase #3 | $201.93 | 11.686% | $225.5275 | $225.53 | $225.55 | $225.50 |
Purchase #4 | $109.85 | 11.310% | $122.274 | $122.27 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
Purchase #5 | $147.65 | 12.718% | $166.4281 | $166.43 | $166.45 | $166.40 |
Purchase #6 | $102.75 | 5.720% | $108.6273 | $108.63 | $108.65 | $108.60 |
Purchase #7 | $158.44 | 13.302% | $179.5157 | $179.52 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $929.24 | $1,029.9938 | $1,030.00 | $1,030.05 | $1,029.90 |