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 | $18.52 | 3.567% | $19.1806 | $19.18 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
Purchase #2 | $79.79 | 8.689% | $86.723 | $86.72 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
Purchase #3 | $76.47 | 4.601% | $79.9884 | $79.99 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
Purchase #4 | $214.27 | 12.208% | $240.4281 | $240.43 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
Purchase #5 | $186.50 | 7.335% | $200.1798 | $200.18 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
Purchase #6 | $224.86 | 7.755% | $242.2979 | $242.30 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
Purchase #7 | $134.96 | 9.450% | $147.7137 | $147.71 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $935.37 | $1,016.5115 | $1,016.51 | $1,016.55 | $1,016.50 |