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 | $18.40 | 6.540% | $19.6034 | $19.60 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
Purchase #2 | $98.75 | 3.144% | $101.8547 | $101.85 | $101.85 | $101.90 |
Purchase #3 | $69.97 | 7.347% | $75.1107 | $75.11 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
Purchase #4 | $187.83 | 7.382% | $201.6956 | $201.70 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
Purchase #5 | $246.85 | 6.480% | $262.8459 | $262.85 | $262.85 | $262.80 |
Purchase #6 | $233.79 | 4.800% | $245.0119 | $245.01 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
Purchase #7 | $231.52 | 5.865% | $245.0986 | $245.10 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,087.11 | $1,151.2208 | $1,151.22 | $1,151.20 | $1,151.20 |