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 | $18.41 | 12.656% | $20.74 | $20.74 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
Purchase #2 | $131.63 | 5.539% | $138.921 | $138.92 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
Purchase #3 | $151.90 | 11.729% | $169.7164 | $169.72 | $169.70 | $169.70 |
Purchase #4 | $236.74 | 6.272% | $251.5883 | $251.59 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
Purchase #5 | $155.29 | 5.705% | $164.1493 | $164.15 | $164.15 | $164.10 |
Purchase #6 | $146.27 | 7.670% | $157.4889 | $157.49 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
Purchase #7 | $134.56 | 6.548% | $143.371 | $143.37 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.80 | $1,045.9749 | $1,045.98 | $1,045.95 | $1,045.90 |