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 | $18.37 | 9.130% | $20.0472 | $20.05 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
Purchase #2 | $129.81 | 6.668% | $138.4657 | $138.47 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
Purchase #3 | $192.92 | 8.321% | $208.9729 | $208.97 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
Purchase #4 | $167.39 | 10.594% | $185.1233 | $185.12 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
Purchase #5 | $237.70 | 5.315% | $250.3338 | $250.33 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
Purchase #6 | $147.67 | 10.229% | $162.7752 | $162.78 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
Purchase #7 | $179.37 | 6.570% | $191.1546 | $191.15 | $191.15 | $191.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,073.23 | $1,156.8727 | $1,156.87 | $1,156.85 | $1,156.90 |