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 | $17.72 | 13.392% | $20.0931 | $20.09 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
Purchase #2 | $249.78 | 8.318% | $270.5567 | $270.56 | $270.55 | $270.60 |
Purchase #3 | $141.73 | 7.158% | $151.875 | $151.88 | $151.90 | $151.90 |
Purchase #4 | $107.50 | 6.850% | $114.8638 | $114.86 | $114.85 | $114.90 |
Purchase #5 | $242.89 | 8.519% | $263.5818 | $263.58 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
Purchase #6 | $220.31 | 13.629% | $250.336 | $250.34 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
Purchase #7 | $160.30 | 4.442% | $167.4205 | $167.42 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,140.23 | $1,238.7269 | $1,238.73 | $1,238.75 | $1,238.80 |