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 | $17.90 | 8.219% | $19.3712 | $19.37 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
Purchase #2 | $198.25 | 9.478% | $217.0401 | $217.04 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
Purchase #3 | $155.80 | 10.634% | $172.3678 | $172.37 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
Purchase #4 | $183.31 | 12.273% | $205.8076 | $205.81 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
Purchase #5 | $65.69 | 5.348% | $69.2031 | $69.20 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
Purchase #6 | $85.91 | 13.458% | $97.4718 | $97.47 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
Purchase #7 | $183.66 | 9.477% | $201.0655 | $201.07 | $201.05 | $201.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $890.52 | $982.3271 | $982.33 | $982.25 | $982.40 |