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 | $17.27 | 12.767% | $19.4749 | $19.47 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
Purchase #2 | $18.59 | 10.568% | $20.5546 | $20.55 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
Purchase #3 | $191.55 | 7.390% | $205.7055 | $205.71 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
Purchase #4 | $207.85 | 5.717% | $219.7328 | $219.73 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
Purchase #5 | $88.94 | 7.293% | $95.4264 | $95.43 | $95.45 | $95.40 |
Purchase #6 | $237.73 | 5.371% | $250.4985 | $250.50 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
Purchase #7 | $79.29 | 12.449% | $89.1608 | $89.16 | $89.15 | $89.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $841.22 | $900.5535 | $900.55 | $900.55 | $900.60 |