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 | $19.50 | 7.333% | $20.9299 | $20.93 | $20.95 | $20.90 |
Purchase #2 | $241.79 | 11.429% | $269.4242 | $269.42 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
Purchase #3 | $240.27 | 3.650% | $249.0399 | $249.04 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
Purchase #4 | $243.86 | 5.127% | $256.3627 | $256.36 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
Purchase #5 | $141.75 | 6.446% | $150.8872 | $150.89 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
Purchase #6 | $87.77 | 3.856% | $91.1544 | $91.15 | $91.15 | $91.20 |
Purchase #7 | $59.30 | 5.424% | $62.5164 | $62.52 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,034.24 | $1,100.3147 | $1,100.31 | $1,100.30 | $1,100.30 |