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 | $17.70 | 11.593% | $19.752 | $19.75 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
Purchase #2 | $132.25 | 9.846% | $145.2713 | $145.27 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
Purchase #3 | $139.68 | 4.804% | $146.3902 | $146.39 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
Purchase #4 | $104.78 | 6.633% | $111.7301 | $111.73 | $111.75 | $111.70 |
Purchase #5 | $76.94 | 10.699% | $85.1718 | $85.17 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
Purchase #6 | $149.63 | 10.636% | $165.5446 | $165.54 | $165.55 | $165.50 |
Purchase #7 | $221.27 | 12.864% | $249.7342 | $249.73 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $842.25 | $923.5942 | $923.58 | $923.60 | $923.60 |