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 | $17.82 | 7.480% | $19.1529 | $19.15 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
Purchase #2 | $72.53 | 9.364% | $79.3217 | $79.32 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
Purchase #3 | $93.26 | 13.314% | $105.6766 | $105.68 | $105.70 | $105.70 |
Purchase #4 | $85.71 | 5.508% | $90.4309 | $90.43 | $90.45 | $90.40 |
Purchase #5 | $153.91 | 4.640% | $161.0514 | $161.05 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
Purchase #6 | $157.74 | 7.458% | $169.5042 | $169.50 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
Purchase #7 | $223.81 | 3.335% | $231.2741 | $231.27 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $804.78 | $856.4118 | $856.40 | $856.40 | $856.50 |