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 | $18.51 | 6.114% | $19.6417 | $19.64 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
Purchase #2 | $143.73 | 7.327% | $154.2611 | $154.26 | $154.25 | $154.30 |
Purchase #3 | $18.76 | 9.702% | $20.5801 | $20.58 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
Purchase #4 | $221.92 | 11.653% | $247.7803 | $247.78 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
Purchase #5 | $247.37 | 9.822% | $271.6667 | $271.67 | $271.65 | $271.70 |
Purchase #6 | $184.39 | 8.126% | $199.3735 | $199.37 | $199.35 | $199.40 |
Purchase #7 | $143.56 | 12.238% | $161.1289 | $161.13 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.24 | $1,074.4323 | $1,074.43 | $1,074.45 | $1,074.50 |