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 | $20.95 | 10.550% | $23.1602 | $23.16 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
Purchase #2 | $173.39 | 9.444% | $189.765 | $189.77 | $189.75 | $189.80 |
Purchase #3 | $88.90 | 10.540% | $98.2701 | $98.27 | $98.25 | $98.30 |
Purchase #4 | $189.49 | 12.494% | $213.1649 | $213.16 | $213.15 | $213.20 |
Purchase #5 | $153.55 | 10.371% | $169.4747 | $169.47 | $169.45 | $169.50 |
Purchase #6 | $161.62 | 3.328% | $166.9987 | $167.00 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
Purchase #7 | $202.45 | 10.334% | $223.3712 | $223.37 | $223.35 | $223.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $990.35 | $1,084.2048 | $1,084.20 | $1,084.10 | $1,084.40 |