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 | $19.29 | 3.636% | $19.9914 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
Purchase #2 | $225.75 | 6.247% | $239.8526 | $239.85 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
Purchase #3 | $187.25 | 7.632% | $201.5409 | $201.54 | $201.55 | $201.50 |
Purchase #4 | $114.61 | 8.294% | $124.1158 | $124.12 | $124.10 | $124.10 |
Purchase #5 | $70.31 | 8.556% | $76.3257 | $76.33 | $76.35 | $76.30 |
Purchase #6 | $68.46 | 12.287% | $76.8717 | $76.87 | $76.85 | $76.90 |
Purchase #7 | $249.47 | 10.252% | $275.0457 | $275.05 | $275.05 | $275.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $935.14 | $1,013.7438 | $1,013.75 | $1,013.75 | $1,013.70 |