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 | $18.98 | 8.221% | $20.5403 | $20.54 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $248.49 | 5.326% | $261.7246 | $261.72 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
Purchase #3 | $250.72 | 9.290% | $274.0119 | $274.01 | $274.00 | $274.00 |
Purchase #4 | $161.94 | 5.835% | $171.3892 | $171.39 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
Purchase #5 | $246.35 | 8.482% | $267.2454 | $267.25 | $267.25 | $267.20 |
Purchase #6 | $101.35 | 5.656% | $107.0824 | $107.08 | $107.10 | $107.10 |
Purchase #7 | $84.88 | 13.350% | $96.2115 | $96.21 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,112.71 | $1,198.2053 | $1,198.20 | $1,198.20 | $1,198.10 |