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 | $17.51 | 13.701% | $19.909 | $19.91 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
Purchase #2 | $245.46 | 11.795% | $274.412 | $274.41 | $274.40 | $274.40 |
Purchase #3 | $123.61 | 11.788% | $138.1811 | $138.18 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
Purchase #4 | $53.65 | 12.114% | $60.1492 | $60.15 | $60.15 | $60.10 |
Purchase #5 | $234.95 | 6.606% | $250.4708 | $250.47 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
Purchase #6 | $103.50 | 11.152% | $115.0423 | $115.04 | $115.05 | $115.00 |
Purchase #7 | $230.47 | 5.778% | $243.7866 | $243.79 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,009.15 | $1,101.9510 | $1,101.95 | $1,101.95 | $1,101.90 |