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 | $17.79 | 8.293% | $19.2653 | $19.27 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
Purchase #2 | $63.41 | 12.705% | $71.4662 | $71.47 | $71.45 | $71.50 |
Purchase #3 | $105.72 | 7.475% | $113.6226 | $113.62 | $113.60 | $113.60 |
Purchase #4 | $208.86 | 8.466% | $226.5421 | $226.54 | $226.55 | $226.50 |
Purchase #5 | $103.60 | 10.761% | $114.7484 | $114.75 | $114.75 | $114.70 |
Purchase #6 | $232.48 | 12.812% | $262.2653 | $262.27 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
Purchase #7 | $248.59 | 9.611% | $272.482 | $272.48 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $980.45 | $1,080.3919 | $1,080.40 | $1,080.35 | $1,080.40 |