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 | $17.60 | 13.628% | $19.9985 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
Purchase #2 | $235.60 | 3.707% | $244.3337 | $244.33 | $244.35 | $244.30 |
Purchase #3 | $236.79 | 9.802% | $260.0002 | $260.00 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
Purchase #4 | $221.48 | 10.448% | $244.6202 | $244.62 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
Purchase #5 | $210.56 | 7.571% | $226.5015 | $226.50 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
Purchase #6 | $70.58 | 13.438% | $80.0645 | $80.06 | $80.05 | $80.10 |
Purchase #7 | $45.65 | 11.546% | $50.9207 | $50.92 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,038.26 | $1,126.4393 | $1,126.43 | $1,126.40 | $1,126.40 |