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 | $18.58 | 6.860% | $19.8546 | $19.85 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
Purchase #2 | $118.44 | 8.507% | $128.5157 | $128.52 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
Purchase #3 | $216.28 | 12.468% | $243.2458 | $243.25 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
Purchase #4 | $136.46 | 5.530% | $144.0062 | $144.01 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
Purchase #5 | $153.31 | 11.144% | $170.3949 | $170.39 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
Purchase #6 | $197.94 | 3.704% | $205.2717 | $205.27 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
Purchase #7 | $32.25 | 13.154% | $36.4922 | $36.49 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $873.26 | $947.7811 | $947.78 | $947.75 | $947.80 |