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 | $17.69 | 7.284% | $18.9785 | $18.98 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
Purchase #2 | $247.36 | 3.789% | $256.7325 | $256.73 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
Purchase #3 | $73.48 | 4.225% | $76.5845 | $76.58 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
Purchase #4 | $173.67 | 5.446% | $183.1281 | $183.13 | $183.15 | $183.10 |
Purchase #5 | $206.90 | 5.586% | $218.4574 | $218.46 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
Purchase #6 | $136.75 | 9.570% | $149.837 | $149.84 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
Purchase #7 | $27.47 | 7.420% | $29.5083 | $29.51 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $883.32 | $933.2263 | $933.23 | $933.30 | $933.20 |