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 | $18.74 | 7.578% | $20.1601 | $20.16 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
Purchase #2 | $178.79 | 9.704% | $196.1398 | $196.14 | $196.15 | $196.10 |
Purchase #3 | $246.86 | 8.528% | $267.9122 | $267.91 | $267.90 | $267.90 |
Purchase #4 | $236.60 | 5.838% | $250.4127 | $250.41 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
Purchase #5 | $181.35 | 5.207% | $190.7929 | $190.79 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
Purchase #6 | $75.28 | 4.385% | $78.581 | $78.58 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
Purchase #7 | $99.87 | 6.642% | $106.5034 | $106.50 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,037.49 | $1,110.5021 | $1,110.49 | $1,110.50 | $1,110.50 |