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 | $19.72 | 3.308% | $20.3723 | $20.37 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
Purchase #2 | $120.40 | 5.683% | $127.2423 | $127.24 | $127.25 | $127.20 |
Purchase #3 | $229.70 | 8.871% | $250.0767 | $250.08 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
Purchase #4 | $68.88 | 3.710% | $71.4354 | $71.44 | $71.45 | $71.40 |
Purchase #5 | $110.81 | 10.668% | $122.6312 | $122.63 | $122.65 | $122.60 |
Purchase #6 | $206.63 | 10.589% | $228.5101 | $228.51 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
Purchase #7 | $180.40 | 10.647% | $199.6072 | $199.61 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $936.54 | $1,019.8752 | $1,019.88 | $1,019.90 | $1,019.80 |