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 | $17.97 | 11.483% | $20.0335 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
Purchase #2 | $92.34 | 8.447% | $100.14 | $100.14 | $100.15 | $100.10 |
Purchase #3 | $102.40 | 5.848% | $108.3884 | $108.39 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
Purchase #4 | $228.90 | 6.295% | $243.3093 | $243.31 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
Purchase #5 | $172.71 | 8.254% | $186.9655 | $186.97 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
Purchase #6 | $181.41 | 4.455% | $189.4918 | $189.49 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
Purchase #7 | $238.96 | 9.653% | $262.0268 | $262.03 | $262.05 | $262.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,034.69 | $1,110.3553 | $1,110.36 | $1,110.40 | $1,110.30 |