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 | $17.39 | 11.549% | $19.3984 | $19.40 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
Purchase #2 | $140.70 | 13.338% | $159.4666 | $159.47 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
Purchase #3 | $207.52 | 7.758% | $223.6194 | $223.62 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
Purchase #4 | $134.33 | 8.727% | $146.053 | $146.05 | $146.05 | $146.10 |
Purchase #5 | $99.66 | 8.131% | $107.7634 | $107.76 | $107.75 | $107.80 |
Purchase #6 | $83.25 | 11.109% | $92.4982 | $92.50 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
Purchase #7 | $146.63 | 12.359% | $164.752 | $164.75 | $164.75 | $164.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $829.48 | $913.5510 | $913.55 | $913.50 | $913.70 |