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 | $17.65 | 13.530% | $20.038 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
Purchase #2 | $106.99 | 9.616% | $117.2782 | $117.28 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
Purchase #3 | $235.90 | 6.358% | $250.8985 | $250.90 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
Purchase #4 | $113.66 | 5.850% | $120.3091 | $120.31 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
Purchase #5 | $96.55 | 4.751% | $101.1371 | $101.14 | $101.15 | $101.10 |
Purchase #6 | $111.99 | 7.690% | $120.602 | $120.60 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
Purchase #7 | $212.64 | 3.144% | $219.3254 | $219.33 | $219.35 | $219.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $895.38 | $949.5883 | $949.60 | $949.65 | $949.50 |