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 | $19.49 | 7.194% | $20.8921 | $20.89 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
Purchase #2 | $57.47 | 11.603% | $64.1382 | $64.14 | $64.15 | $64.10 |
Purchase #3 | $163.26 | 7.202% | $175.018 | $175.02 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
Purchase #4 | $238.32 | 9.731% | $261.5109 | $261.51 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
Purchase #5 | $239.97 | 4.291% | $250.2671 | $250.27 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
Purchase #6 | $116.70 | 7.257% | $125.1689 | $125.17 | $125.15 | $125.20 |
Purchase #7 | $127.79 | 12.289% | $143.4941 | $143.49 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $963.00 | $1,040.4893 | $1,040.49 | $1,040.45 | $1,040.50 |