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 | $17.99 | 6.461% | $19.1523 | $19.15 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
Purchase #2 | $113.83 | 12.835% | $128.4401 | $128.44 | $128.45 | $128.40 |
Purchase #3 | $164.63 | 3.618% | $170.5863 | $170.59 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
Purchase #4 | $45.51 | 13.606% | $51.7021 | $51.70 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
Purchase #5 | $149.36 | 13.195% | $169.0681 | $169.07 | $169.05 | $169.10 |
Purchase #6 | $157.61 | 12.792% | $177.7715 | $177.77 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
Purchase #7 | $74.53 | 9.443% | $81.5679 | $81.57 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $723.46 | $798.2883 | $798.29 | $798.25 | $798.40 |