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 | $19.86 | 8.150% | $21.4786 | $21.48 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
Purchase #2 | $18.35 | 3.291% | $18.9539 | $18.95 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
Purchase #3 | $87.71 | 6.683% | $93.5717 | $93.57 | $93.55 | $93.60 |
Purchase #4 | $86.66 | 6.364% | $92.175 | $92.18 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
Purchase #5 | $113.84 | 3.586% | $117.9223 | $117.92 | $117.90 | $117.90 |
Purchase #6 | $145.26 | 7.491% | $156.1414 | $156.14 | $156.15 | $156.10 |
Purchase #7 | $93.47 | 9.641% | $102.4814 | $102.48 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $565.15 | $602.7243 | $602.72 | $602.75 | $602.80 |