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 | $19.49 | 4.386% | $20.3448 | $20.34 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
Purchase #2 | $129.64 | 7.858% | $139.8271 | $139.83 | $139.85 | $139.80 |
Purchase #3 | $159.45 | 8.443% | $172.9124 | $172.91 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
Purchase #4 | $241.79 | 12.245% | $271.3972 | $271.40 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
Purchase #5 | $32.70 | 10.855% | $36.2496 | $36.25 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
Purchase #6 | $200.51 | 4.147% | $208.8251 | $208.83 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
Purchase #7 | $228.65 | 9.294% | $249.9007 | $249.90 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,012.23 | $1,099.4569 | $1,099.46 | $1,099.50 | $1,099.30 |