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 | $18.88 | 3.370% | $19.5163 | $19.52 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
Purchase #2 | $135.93 | 3.121% | $140.1724 | $140.17 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
Purchase #3 | $191.36 | 12.251% | $214.8035 | $214.80 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
Purchase #4 | $22.58 | 6.526% | $24.0536 | $24.05 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
Purchase #5 | $217.79 | 8.520% | $236.3457 | $236.35 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
Purchase #6 | $34.59 | 10.774% | $38.3167 | $38.32 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
Purchase #7 | $96.85 | 9.625% | $106.1718 | $106.17 | $106.15 | $106.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $717.98 | $779.3800 | $779.38 | $779.30 | $779.40 |