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 | $17.88 | 8.790% | $19.4517 | $19.45 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
Purchase #2 | $245.93 | 4.418% | $256.7952 | $256.80 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
Purchase #3 | $35.45 | 7.874% | $38.2413 | $38.24 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
Purchase #4 | $29.78 | 5.371% | $31.3795 | $31.38 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
Purchase #5 | $118.63 | 8.550% | $128.7729 | $128.77 | $128.75 | $128.80 |
Purchase #6 | $152.72 | 11.800% | $170.741 | $170.74 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
Purchase #7 | $115.25 | 9.699% | $126.4281 | $126.43 | $126.45 | $126.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $715.64 | $771.8097 | $771.81 | $771.85 | $771.80 |