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 | $17.49 | 8.537% | $18.9831 | $18.98 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
Purchase #2 | $83.69 | 7.816% | $90.2312 | $90.23 | $90.25 | $90.20 |
Purchase #3 | $218.53 | 5.794% | $231.1916 | $231.19 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
Purchase #4 | $169.31 | 6.144% | $179.7124 | $179.71 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
Purchase #5 | $135.94 | 11.581% | $151.6832 | $151.68 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
Purchase #6 | $95.43 | 3.501% | $98.771 | $98.77 | $98.75 | $98.80 |
Purchase #7 | $228.38 | 8.268% | $247.2625 | $247.26 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $948.77 | $1,017.8350 | $1,017.82 | $1,017.85 | $1,017.90 |