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 | $18.28 | 13.785% | $20.7999 | $20.80 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
Purchase #2 | $101.45 | 10.156% | $111.7533 | $111.75 | $111.75 | $111.80 |
Purchase #3 | $128.56 | 9.164% | $140.3412 | $140.34 | $140.35 | $140.30 |
Purchase #4 | $110.39 | 13.682% | $125.4936 | $125.49 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
Purchase #5 | $248.44 | 4.478% | $259.5651 | $259.57 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
Purchase #6 | $173.31 | 9.531% | $189.8282 | $189.83 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
Purchase #7 | $159.37 | 6.231% | $169.3003 | $169.30 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $939.80 | $1,017.0816 | $1,017.08 | $1,017.10 | $1,017.10 |