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 | $18.57 | 6.815% | $19.8355 | $19.84 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
Purchase #2 | $228.49 | 4.487% | $238.7423 | $238.74 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
Purchase #3 | $211.88 | 9.377% | $231.748 | $231.75 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
Purchase #4 | $103.45 | 7.824% | $111.5439 | $111.54 | $111.55 | $111.50 |
Purchase #5 | $235.49 | 11.450% | $262.4536 | $262.45 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
Purchase #6 | $68.58 | 8.646% | $74.5094 | $74.51 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
Purchase #7 | $215.60 | 8.573% | $234.0834 | $234.08 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,082.06 | $1,172.9161 | $1,172.91 | $1,172.95 | $1,172.80 |