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 | $19.67 | 4.270% | $20.5099 | $20.51 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $185.26 | 11.758% | $207.0429 | $207.04 | $207.05 | $207.00 |
Purchase #3 | $142.73 | 12.650% | $160.7853 | $160.79 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
Purchase #4 | $173.94 | 13.785% | $197.9176 | $197.92 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
Purchase #5 | $211.88 | 12.410% | $238.1743 | $238.17 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
Purchase #6 | $14.59 | 8.651% | $15.8522 | $15.85 | $15.85 | $15.90 |
Purchase #7 | $226.44 | 9.869% | $248.7874 | $248.79 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.51 | $1,089.0696 | $1,089.07 | $1,089.05 | $1,089.10 |