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 | $17.26 | 12.204% | $19.3664 | $19.37 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
Purchase #2 | $76.59 | 13.404% | $86.8561 | $86.86 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
Purchase #3 | $40.54 | 12.624% | $45.6578 | $45.66 | $45.65 | $45.70 |
Purchase #4 | $79.41 | 7.292% | $85.2006 | $85.20 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
Purchase #5 | $37.84 | 6.826% | $40.423 | $40.42 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
Purchase #6 | $11.76 | 6.858% | $12.5665 | $12.57 | $12.55 | $12.60 |
Purchase #7 | $202.56 | 10.323% | $223.4703 | $223.47 | $223.45 | $223.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $465.96 | $513.5407 | $513.55 | $513.45 | $513.70 |