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 | $19.63 | 4.314% | $20.4768 | $20.48 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $118.31 | 6.811% | $126.3681 | $126.37 | $126.35 | $126.40 |
Purchase #3 | $182.64 | 10.643% | $202.0784 | $202.08 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
Purchase #4 | $187.91 | 9.372% | $205.5209 | $205.52 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
Purchase #5 | $107.66 | 5.720% | $113.8182 | $113.82 | $113.80 | $113.80 |
Purchase #6 | $135.79 | 13.636% | $154.3063 | $154.31 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
Purchase #7 | $234.34 | 12.466% | $263.5528 | $263.55 | $263.55 | $263.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $986.28 | $1,086.1215 | $1,086.13 | $1,086.10 | $1,086.20 |