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 | $18.58 | 10.358% | $20.5045 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
Purchase #2 | $53.34 | 12.403% | $59.9558 | $59.96 | $59.95 | $60.00 |
Purchase #3 | $219.66 | 7.320% | $235.7391 | $235.74 | $235.75 | $235.70 |
Purchase #4 | $217.53 | 8.598% | $236.2332 | $236.23 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
Purchase #5 | $182.76 | 4.630% | $191.2218 | $191.22 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
Purchase #6 | $221.45 | 4.118% | $230.5693 | $230.57 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
Purchase #7 | $171.95 | 3.367% | $177.7396 | $177.74 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,085.27 | $1,151.9633 | $1,151.96 | $1,151.95 | $1,151.90 |