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 | $16.78 | 13.301% | $19.0119 | $19.01 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
Purchase #2 | $138.78 | 8.427% | $150.475 | $150.48 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
Purchase #3 | $35.90 | 5.351% | $37.821 | $37.82 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
Purchase #4 | $159.39 | 8.791% | $173.402 | $173.40 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
Purchase #5 | $225.53 | 3.548% | $233.5318 | $233.53 | $233.55 | $233.50 |
Purchase #6 | $63.83 | 12.788% | $71.9926 | $71.99 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
Purchase #7 | $26.48 | 10.153% | $29.1685 | $29.17 | $29.15 | $29.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $666.69 | $715.4028 | $715.40 | $715.40 | $715.40 |