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 | $18.54 | 4.469% | $19.3686 | $19.37 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
Purchase #2 | $107.87 | 3.141% | $111.2582 | $111.26 | $111.25 | $111.30 |
Purchase #3 | $86.59 | 13.521% | $98.2978 | $98.30 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
Purchase #4 | $31.40 | 9.353% | $34.3368 | $34.34 | $34.35 | $34.30 |
Purchase #5 | $31.89 | 3.282% | $32.9366 | $32.94 | $32.95 | $32.90 |
Purchase #6 | $234.95 | 5.253% | $247.2919 | $247.29 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
Purchase #7 | $54.44 | 6.769% | $58.125 | $58.13 | $58.15 | $58.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $565.68 | $601.6149 | $601.63 | $601.65 | $601.60 |