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 | $19.26 | 5.559% | $20.3307 | $20.33 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
Purchase #2 | $184.43 | 13.138% | $208.6604 | $208.66 | $208.65 | $208.70 |
Purchase #3 | $183.74 | 4.260% | $191.5673 | $191.57 | $191.55 | $191.60 |
Purchase #4 | $249.67 | 4.612% | $261.1848 | $261.18 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
Purchase #5 | $238.35 | 7.750% | $256.8221 | $256.82 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
Purchase #6 | $230.83 | 8.865% | $251.2931 | $251.29 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
Purchase #7 | $172.35 | 10.557% | $190.545 | $190.55 | $190.55 | $190.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,278.63 | $1,380.4034 | $1,380.40 | $1,380.40 | $1,380.40 |