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 | $17.63 | 10.618% | $19.502 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
Purchase #2 | $159.68 | 3.485% | $165.2448 | $165.24 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
Purchase #3 | $165.86 | 9.856% | $182.2072 | $182.21 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
Purchase #4 | $193.66 | 11.344% | $215.6288 | $215.63 | $215.65 | $215.60 |
Purchase #5 | $244.84 | 3.336% | $253.0079 | $253.01 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
Purchase #6 | $135.82 | 3.509% | $140.5859 | $140.59 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
Purchase #7 | $201.67 | 10.394% | $222.6316 | $222.63 | $222.65 | $222.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,119.16 | $1,198.8082 | $1,198.81 | $1,198.85 | $1,198.70 |