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 | $17.91 | 8.779% | $19.4823 | $19.48 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
Purchase #2 | $32.45 | 13.626% | $36.8716 | $36.87 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
Purchase #3 | $20.82 | 9.140% | $22.7229 | $22.72 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
Purchase #4 | $106.55 | 7.775% | $114.8343 | $114.83 | $114.85 | $114.80 |
Purchase #5 | $37.57 | 5.768% | $39.737 | $39.74 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
Purchase #6 | $222.36 | 3.159% | $229.3844 | $229.38 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
Purchase #7 | $68.44 | 5.590% | $72.2658 | $72.27 | $72.25 | $72.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $506.10 | $535.2983 | $535.29 | $535.30 | $535.30 |