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 | $16.96 | 12.297% | $19.0456 | $19.05 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
Purchase #2 | $186.37 | 9.122% | $203.3707 | $203.37 | $203.35 | $203.40 |
Purchase #3 | $98.39 | 13.701% | $111.8704 | $111.87 | $111.85 | $111.90 |
Purchase #4 | $188.29 | 5.382% | $198.4238 | $198.42 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
Purchase #5 | $39.90 | 3.728% | $41.3875 | $41.39 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
Purchase #6 | $53.25 | 7.856% | $57.4333 | $57.43 | $57.45 | $57.40 |
Purchase #7 | $164.79 | 13.516% | $187.063 | $187.06 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $747.95 | $818.5943 | $818.59 | $818.55 | $818.60 |