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 | $18.60 | 9.839% | $20.4301 | $20.43 | $20.45 | $20.40 |
Purchase #2 | $173.50 | 4.135% | $180.6742 | $180.67 | $180.65 | $180.70 |
Purchase #3 | $64.70 | 11.477% | $72.1256 | $72.13 | $72.15 | $72.10 |
Purchase #4 | $227.66 | 5.260% | $239.6349 | $239.63 | $239.65 | $239.60 |
Purchase #5 | $194.53 | 8.129% | $210.3433 | $210.34 | $210.35 | $210.30 |
Purchase #6 | $174.75 | 13.500% | $198.3413 | $198.34 | $198.35 | $198.30 |
Purchase #7 | $209.81 | 10.253% | $231.3218 | $231.32 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,063.55 | $1,152.8712 | $1,152.86 | $1,152.90 | $1,152.70 |