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 | $17.84 | 13.143% | $20.1847 | $20.18 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
Purchase #2 | $230.25 | 9.402% | $251.8981 | $251.90 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
Purchase #3 | $97.35 | 6.555% | $103.7313 | $103.73 | $103.75 | $103.70 |
Purchase #4 | $199.77 | 5.300% | $210.3578 | $210.36 | $210.35 | $210.40 |
Purchase #5 | $127.52 | 8.409% | $138.2432 | $138.24 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
Purchase #6 | $39.74 | 13.357% | $45.0481 | $45.05 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
Purchase #7 | $116.43 | 3.103% | $120.0428 | $120.04 | $120.05 | $120.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $828.90 | $889.5060 | $889.50 | $889.55 | $889.40 |