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 | $18.28 | 6.823% | $19.5272 | $19.53 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
Purchase #2 | $38.86 | 8.401% | $42.1246 | $42.12 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
Purchase #3 | $227.49 | 8.636% | $247.136 | $247.14 | $247.15 | $247.10 |
Purchase #4 | $168.25 | 11.592% | $187.7535 | $187.75 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
Purchase #5 | $162.72 | 4.358% | $169.8113 | $169.81 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
Purchase #6 | $124.72 | 5.300% | $131.3302 | $131.33 | $131.35 | $131.30 |
Purchase #7 | $65.46 | 12.486% | $73.6333 | $73.63 | $73.65 | $73.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $805.78 | $871.3161 | $871.31 | $871.35 | $871.20 |