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 | $17.58 | 11.244% | $19.5567 | $19.56 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
Purchase #2 | $42.58 | 6.505% | $45.3498 | $45.35 | $45.35 | $45.30 |
Purchase #3 | $203.60 | 10.239% | $224.4466 | $224.45 | $224.45 | $224.40 |
Purchase #4 | $247.69 | 9.245% | $270.5889 | $270.59 | $270.60 | $270.60 |
Purchase #5 | $204.66 | 11.516% | $228.2286 | $228.23 | $228.25 | $228.20 |
Purchase #6 | $14.57 | 6.338% | $15.4934 | $15.49 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
Purchase #7 | $158.67 | 4.811% | $166.3036 | $166.30 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $889.35 | $969.9676 | $969.97 | $970.00 | $969.90 |