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 | $19.46 | 3.589% | $20.1584 | $20.16 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
Purchase #2 | $226.82 | 13.755% | $258.0191 | $258.02 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
Purchase #3 | $237.34 | 9.308% | $259.4316 | $259.43 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
Purchase #4 | $95.63 | 5.272% | $100.6716 | $100.67 | $100.65 | $100.70 |
Purchase #5 | $83.74 | 10.150% | $92.2396 | $92.24 | $92.25 | $92.20 |
Purchase #6 | $196.50 | 11.281% | $218.6672 | $218.67 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
Purchase #7 | $172.42 | 4.812% | $180.7169 | $180.72 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,031.91 | $1,129.9044 | $1,129.91 | $1,129.85 | $1,129.90 |