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 | $17.40 | 12.791% | $19.6256 | $19.63 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
Purchase #2 | $159.39 | 8.129% | $172.3468 | $172.35 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
Purchase #3 | $113.55 | 6.484% | $120.9126 | $120.91 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
Purchase #4 | $241.52 | 9.115% | $263.5345 | $263.53 | $263.55 | $263.50 |
Purchase #5 | $158.43 | 10.167% | $174.5376 | $174.54 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
Purchase #6 | $250.47 | 5.722% | $264.8019 | $264.80 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
Purchase #7 | $75.88 | 10.583% | $83.9104 | $83.91 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,016.64 | $1,099.6694 | $1,099.67 | $1,099.70 | $1,099.50 |