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 | $17.39 | 11.378% | $19.3686 | $19.37 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
Purchase #2 | $8.39 | 6.160% | $8.9068 | $8.91 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
Purchase #3 | $41.55 | 7.209% | $44.5453 | $44.55 | $44.55 | $44.50 |
Purchase #4 | $14.93 | 4.582% | $15.6141 | $15.61 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
Purchase #5 | $20.77 | 11.267% | $23.1102 | $23.11 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
Purchase #6 | $151.55 | 13.591% | $172.1472 | $172.15 | $172.15 | $172.10 |
Purchase #7 | $16.80 | 4.718% | $17.5926 | $17.59 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $271.38 | $301.2848 | $301.29 | $301.25 | $301.20 |