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 | $18.43 | 10.240% | $20.3172 | $20.32 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
Purchase #2 | $139.74 | 10.367% | $154.2268 | $154.23 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
Purchase #3 | $229.68 | 12.741% | $258.9435 | $258.94 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
Purchase #4 | $146.89 | 8.210% | $158.9497 | $158.95 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
Purchase #5 | $53.47 | 5.247% | $56.2756 | $56.28 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
Purchase #6 | $198.62 | 11.433% | $221.3282 | $221.33 | $221.35 | $221.30 |
Purchase #7 | $229.98 | 13.412% | $260.8249 | $260.82 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,016.81 | $1,130.8659 | $1,130.87 | $1,130.90 | $1,130.70 |