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 | $19.40 | 6.820% | $20.7231 | $20.72 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
Purchase #2 | $174.82 | 13.599% | $198.5938 | $198.59 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
Purchase #3 | $238.70 | 4.407% | $249.2195 | $249.22 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
Purchase #4 | $148.81 | 5.784% | $157.4172 | $157.42 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
Purchase #5 | $75.71 | 3.740% | $78.5416 | $78.54 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
Purchase #6 | $70.78 | 8.220% | $76.5981 | $76.60 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
Purchase #7 | $245.47 | 8.660% | $266.7277 | $266.73 | $266.75 | $266.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $973.69 | $1,047.8210 | $1,047.82 | $1,047.80 | $1,047.70 |