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 | $16.91 | 13.260% | $19.1523 | $19.15 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
Purchase #2 | $31.62 | 13.775% | $35.9757 | $35.98 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
Purchase #3 | $231.34 | 9.734% | $253.8586 | $253.86 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
Purchase #4 | $6.43 | 5.315% | $6.7718 | $6.77 | $6.75 | $6.80 |
Purchase #5 | $186.35 | 6.513% | $198.487 | $198.49 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
Purchase #6 | $249.78 | 3.409% | $258.295 | $258.30 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
Purchase #7 | $207.40 | 3.427% | $214.5076 | $214.51 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $929.83 | $987.0480 | $987.06 | $987.05 | $987.20 |