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 | $17.36 | 12.158% | $19.4706 | $19.47 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
Purchase #2 | $127.84 | 6.392% | $136.0115 | $136.01 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
Purchase #3 | $6.58 | 4.113% | $6.8506 | $6.85 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
Purchase #4 | $152.55 | 12.756% | $172.0093 | $172.01 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
Purchase #5 | $96.88 | 7.503% | $104.1489 | $104.15 | $104.15 | $104.10 |
Purchase #6 | $231.25 | 12.646% | $260.4939 | $260.49 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
Purchase #7 | $95.65 | 6.259% | $101.6367 | $101.64 | $101.65 | $101.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $728.11 | $800.6215 | $800.62 | $800.60 | $800.60 |