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 | $19.58 | 3.429% | $20.2514 | $20.25 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
Purchase #2 | $227.60 | 9.177% | $248.4869 | $248.49 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
Purchase #3 | $24.61 | 7.146% | $26.3686 | $26.37 | $26.35 | $26.40 |
Purchase #4 | $197.69 | 6.267% | $210.0792 | $210.08 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
Purchase #5 | $248.62 | 13.130% | $281.2638 | $281.26 | $281.25 | $281.30 |
Purchase #6 | $244.85 | 6.608% | $261.0297 | $261.03 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
Purchase #7 | $219.37 | 7.662% | $236.1781 | $236.18 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,182.32 | $1,283.6577 | $1,283.66 | $1,283.70 | $1,283.80 |