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 | $17.33 | 12.495% | $19.4954 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
Purchase #2 | $250.81 | 4.208% | $261.3641 | $261.36 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
Purchase #3 | $51.60 | 12.608% | $58.1057 | $58.11 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
Purchase #4 | $92.83 | 12.292% | $104.2407 | $104.24 | $104.25 | $104.20 |
Purchase #5 | $201.32 | 4.480% | $210.3391 | $210.34 | $210.35 | $210.30 |
Purchase #6 | $114.46 | 3.488% | $118.4524 | $118.45 | $118.45 | $118.50 |
Purchase #7 | $241.26 | 13.511% | $273.8566 | $273.86 | $273.85 | $273.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $969.61 | $1,045.8540 | $1,045.86 | $1,045.85 | $1,045.90 |