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 | $17.99 | 5.743% | $19.0232 | $19.02 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
Purchase #2 | $220.62 | 8.499% | $239.3705 | $239.37 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
Purchase #3 | $34.64 | 5.650% | $36.5972 | $36.60 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
Purchase #4 | $122.68 | 4.777% | $128.5404 | $128.54 | $128.55 | $128.50 |
Purchase #5 | $235.72 | 13.114% | $266.6323 | $266.63 | $266.65 | $266.60 |
Purchase #6 | $42.39 | 3.704% | $43.9601 | $43.96 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
Purchase #7 | $146.55 | 10.276% | $161.6095 | $161.61 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $820.59 | $895.7332 | $895.73 | $895.70 | $895.70 |