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 | $18.79 | 7.162% | $20.1357 | $20.14 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
Purchase #2 | $248.42 | 9.240% | $271.374 | $271.37 | $271.35 | $271.40 |
Purchase #3 | $194.70 | 11.636% | $217.3553 | $217.36 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
Purchase #4 | $240.41 | 6.502% | $256.0415 | $256.04 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
Purchase #5 | $135.29 | 12.633% | $152.3812 | $152.38 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
Purchase #6 | $119.92 | 12.815% | $135.2877 | $135.29 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
Purchase #7 | $21.78 | 8.778% | $23.6918 | $23.69 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $979.31 | $1,076.2672 | $1,076.27 | $1,076.30 | $1,076.30 |