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 | $18.50 | 10.263% | $20.3987 | $20.40 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
Purchase #2 | $247.89 | 12.175% | $278.0706 | $278.07 | $278.05 | $278.10 |
Purchase #3 | $194.75 | 7.337% | $209.0388 | $209.04 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
Purchase #4 | $75.65 | 8.740% | $82.2618 | $82.26 | $82.25 | $82.30 |
Purchase #5 | $109.27 | 4.506% | $114.1937 | $114.19 | $114.20 | $114.20 |
Purchase #6 | $196.94 | 4.213% | $205.2371 | $205.24 | $205.25 | $205.20 |
Purchase #7 | $75.38 | 10.142% | $83.025 | $83.03 | $83.05 | $83.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $918.38 | $992.2257 | $992.23 | $992.25 | $992.20 |