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 | $18.65 | 9.805% | $20.4786 | $20.48 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $200.40 | 3.139% | $206.6906 | $206.69 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
Purchase #3 | $158.54 | 11.400% | $176.6136 | $176.61 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
Purchase #4 | $120.62 | 7.231% | $129.342 | $129.34 | $129.35 | $129.30 |
Purchase #5 | $126.63 | 4.636% | $132.5006 | $132.50 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
Purchase #6 | $235.69 | 7.350% | $253.0132 | $253.01 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
Purchase #7 | $111.69 | 13.628% | $126.9111 | $126.91 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $972.22 | $1,045.5497 | $1,045.54 | $1,045.55 | $1,045.50 |