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 | $20.55 | 3.587% | $21.2871 | $21.29 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
Purchase #2 | $186.47 | 5.580% | $196.875 | $196.88 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
Purchase #3 | $248.43 | 12.496% | $279.4738 | $279.47 | $279.45 | $279.50 |
Purchase #4 | $119.52 | 5.754% | $126.3972 | $126.40 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
Purchase #5 | $89.61 | 12.377% | $100.701 | $100.70 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
Purchase #6 | $172.47 | 7.764% | $185.8606 | $185.86 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
Purchase #7 | $189.25 | 10.855% | $209.7931 | $209.79 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,026.30 | $1,120.3878 | $1,120.39 | $1,120.40 | $1,120.50 |