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 | $17.48 | 11.467% | $19.4844 | $19.48 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
Purchase #2 | $235.50 | 12.603% | $265.1801 | $265.18 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
Purchase #3 | $104.88 | 5.197% | $110.3306 | $110.33 | $110.35 | $110.30 |
Purchase #4 | $117.73 | 4.634% | $123.1856 | $123.19 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
Purchase #5 | $100.97 | 8.544% | $109.5969 | $109.60 | $109.60 | $109.60 |
Purchase #6 | $218.75 | 3.865% | $227.2047 | $227.20 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
Purchase #7 | $160.50 | 12.205% | $180.089 | $180.09 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $955.81 | $1,035.0713 | $1,035.07 | $1,035.15 | $1,035.10 |