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 | $18.26 | 13.806% | $20.781 | $20.78 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
Purchase #2 | $167.41 | 9.779% | $183.781 | $183.78 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
Purchase #3 | $103.89 | 3.456% | $107.4804 | $107.48 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
Purchase #4 | $217.88 | 9.510% | $238.6004 | $238.60 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
Purchase #5 | $173.54 | 13.762% | $197.4226 | $197.42 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
Purchase #6 | $193.57 | 3.315% | $199.9868 | $199.99 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Purchase #7 | $25.65 | 6.824% | $27.4004 | $27.40 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $900.20 | $975.4526 | $975.45 | $975.50 | $975.50 |