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 | $17.73 | 10.413% | $19.5762 | $19.58 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
Purchase #2 | $159.62 | 9.804% | $175.2691 | $175.27 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
Purchase #3 | $203.31 | 11.369% | $226.4243 | $226.42 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
Purchase #4 | $18.92 | 13.535% | $21.4808 | $21.48 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
Purchase #5 | $241.52 | 3.855% | $250.8306 | $250.83 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
Purchase #6 | $34.27 | 12.546% | $38.5695 | $38.57 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
Purchase #7 | $57.85 | 9.284% | $63.2208 | $63.22 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $733.22 | $795.3713 | $795.37 | $795.35 | $795.40 |