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 | $17.68 | 10.731% | $19.5772 | $19.58 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
Purchase #2 | $87.40 | 11.436% | $97.3951 | $97.40 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
Purchase #3 | $21.73 | 12.692% | $24.488 | $24.49 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
Purchase #4 | $243.71 | 9.627% | $267.172 | $267.17 | $267.15 | $267.20 |
Purchase #5 | $203.91 | 11.296% | $226.9437 | $226.94 | $226.95 | $226.90 |
Purchase #6 | $188.28 | 4.142% | $196.0786 | $196.08 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
Purchase #7 | $9.69 | 7.419% | $10.4089 | $10.41 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $772.40 | $842.0635 | $842.07 | $842.10 | $842.10 |