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 | $36.61 | 5.466% | $38.6111 | $38.61 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
Purchase #2 | $244.25 | 6.367% | $259.8014 | $259.80 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
Purchase #3 | $107.74 | 4.204% | $112.2694 | $112.27 | $112.25 | $112.30 |
Purchase #4 | $169.81 | 10.335% | $187.3599 | $187.36 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
Purchase #5 | $17.74 | 12.738% | $19.9997 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
Purchase #6 | $202.89 | 8.366% | $219.8638 | $219.86 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
Purchase #7 | $160.61 | 13.696% | $182.6071 | $182.61 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $939.65 | $1,020.5124 | $1,020.51 | $1,020.45 | $1,020.60 |