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 | $18.89 | 7.158% | $20.2421 | $20.24 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
Purchase #2 | $129.53 | 10.502% | $143.1332 | $143.13 | $143.15 | $143.10 |
Purchase #3 | $100.89 | 13.765% | $114.7775 | $114.78 | $114.80 | $114.80 |
Purchase #4 | $103.91 | 9.405% | $113.6827 | $113.68 | $113.70 | $113.70 |
Purchase #5 | $248.90 | 7.240% | $266.9204 | $266.92 | $266.90 | $266.90 |
Purchase #6 | $137.72 | 13.638% | $156.5023 | $156.50 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
Purchase #7 | $223.57 | 12.137% | $250.7047 | $250.70 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $963.41 | $1,065.9629 | $1,065.95 | $1,066.00 | $1,065.90 |