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 | $18.66 | 8.756% | $20.2939 | $20.29 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
Purchase #2 | $176.78 | 11.558% | $197.2122 | $197.21 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
Purchase #3 | $250.60 | 5.413% | $264.165 | $264.17 | $264.15 | $264.20 |
Purchase #4 | $225.52 | 7.383% | $242.1701 | $242.17 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
Purchase #5 | $187.30 | 5.383% | $197.3824 | $197.38 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
Purchase #6 | $214.38 | 9.271% | $234.2552 | $234.26 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
Purchase #7 | $31.49 | 8.400% | $34.1352 | $34.14 | $34.15 | $34.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,104.73 | $1,189.6140 | $1,189.62 | $1,189.60 | $1,189.70 |