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 | $18.94 | 5.837% | $20.0455 | $20.05 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
Purchase #2 | $137.92 | 4.108% | $143.5858 | $143.59 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
Purchase #3 | $167.89 | 4.503% | $175.4501 | $175.45 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
Purchase #4 | $126.32 | 11.136% | $140.387 | $140.39 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
Purchase #5 | $119.56 | 7.450% | $128.4672 | $128.47 | $128.45 | $128.50 |
Purchase #6 | $235.74 | 4.853% | $247.1805 | $247.18 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
Purchase #7 | $175.82 | 10.338% | $193.9963 | $194.00 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $982.19 | $1,049.1124 | $1,049.13 | $1,049.15 | $1,049.20 |