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 | $17.94 | 8.525% | $19.4694 | $19.47 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
Purchase #2 | $208.46 | 3.695% | $216.1626 | $216.16 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
Purchase #3 | $35.79 | 12.853% | $40.3901 | $40.39 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
Purchase #4 | $87.37 | 5.824% | $92.4584 | $92.46 | $92.45 | $92.50 |
Purchase #5 | $88.39 | 4.420% | $92.2968 | $92.30 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
Purchase #6 | $180.71 | 8.490% | $196.0523 | $196.05 | $196.05 | $196.10 |
Purchase #7 | $121.54 | 12.756% | $137.0436 | $137.04 | $137.05 | $137.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $740.20 | $793.8732 | $793.87 | $793.85 | $794.00 |