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 | $18.33 | 10.867% | $20.3219 | $20.32 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
Purchase #2 | $111.37 | 7.594% | $119.8274 | $119.83 | $119.85 | $119.80 |
Purchase #3 | $242.76 | 3.126% | $250.3487 | $250.35 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
Purchase #4 | $119.65 | 9.330% | $130.8133 | $130.81 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
Purchase #5 | $130.56 | 13.467% | $148.1425 | $148.14 | $148.15 | $148.10 |
Purchase #6 | $180.97 | 8.518% | $196.385 | $196.39 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
Purchase #7 | $155.73 | 6.360% | $165.6344 | $165.63 | $165.65 | $165.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $959.37 | $1,031.4732 | $1,031.47 | $1,031.50 | $1,031.30 |