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 | $18.89 | 6.109% | $20.044 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
Purchase #2 | $243.78 | 11.487% | $271.783 | $271.78 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
Purchase #3 | $124.95 | 7.761% | $134.6474 | $134.65 | $134.65 | $134.60 |
Purchase #4 | $158.82 | 9.235% | $173.487 | $173.49 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
Purchase #5 | $33.43 | 3.544% | $34.6148 | $34.61 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
Purchase #6 | $124.71 | 9.695% | $136.8006 | $136.80 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
Purchase #7 | $237.80 | 9.341% | $260.0129 | $260.01 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $942.38 | $1,031.3897 | $1,031.38 | $1,031.40 | $1,031.30 |