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 | $17.90 | 8.355% | $19.3955 | $19.40 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
Purchase #2 | $222.26 | 4.792% | $232.9107 | $232.91 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
Purchase #3 | $205.74 | 13.200% | $232.8977 | $232.90 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
Purchase #4 | $48.52 | 6.363% | $51.6073 | $51.61 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
Purchase #5 | $175.61 | 13.631% | $199.5474 | $199.55 | $199.55 | $199.50 |
Purchase #6 | $91.48 | 9.348% | $100.0316 | $100.03 | $100.05 | $100.00 |
Purchase #7 | $233.47 | 3.868% | $242.5006 | $242.50 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $994.98 | $1,078.8908 | $1,078.90 | $1,078.90 | $1,078.80 |