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 | $17.52 | 12.189% | $19.6555 | $19.66 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
Purchase #2 | $178.33 | 7.322% | $191.3873 | $191.39 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
Purchase #3 | $13.77 | 12.345% | $15.4699 | $15.47 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
Purchase #4 | $63.79 | 8.443% | $69.1758 | $69.18 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
Purchase #5 | $212.27 | 7.122% | $227.3879 | $227.39 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
Purchase #6 | $70.77 | 11.760% | $79.0926 | $79.09 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
Purchase #7 | $238.95 | 3.854% | $248.1591 | $248.16 | $248.15 | $248.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $795.40 | $850.3281 | $850.34 | $850.35 | $850.50 |