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 | $18.72 | 4.325% | $19.5296 | $19.53 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
Purchase #2 | $161.67 | 5.733% | $170.9385 | $170.94 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
Purchase #3 | $247.86 | 5.402% | $261.2494 | $261.25 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
Purchase #4 | $192.86 | 8.272% | $208.8134 | $208.81 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
Purchase #5 | $216.61 | 3.449% | $224.0809 | $224.08 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
Purchase #6 | $27.49 | 6.795% | $29.3579 | $29.36 | $29.35 | $29.40 |
Purchase #7 | $232.52 | 7.826% | $250.717 | $250.72 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,097.73 | $1,164.6867 | $1,164.69 | $1,164.70 | $1,164.60 |