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 | $18.88 | 3.499% | $19.5406 | $19.54 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
Purchase #2 | $187.71 | 10.479% | $207.3801 | $207.38 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
Purchase #3 | $74.73 | 8.265% | $80.9064 | $80.91 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
Purchase #4 | $144.91 | 9.301% | $158.3881 | $158.39 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
Purchase #5 | $90.73 | 8.438% | $98.3858 | $98.39 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
Purchase #6 | $99.27 | 8.501% | $107.7089 | $107.71 | $107.70 | $107.70 |
Purchase #7 | $40.42 | 4.331% | $42.1706 | $42.17 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $656.65 | $714.4805 | $714.49 | $714.50 | $714.50 |