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 | $17.44 | 11.839% | $19.5047 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
Purchase #2 | $105.76 | 8.426% | $114.6713 | $114.67 | $114.65 | $114.70 |
Purchase #3 | $110.80 | 5.529% | $116.9261 | $116.93 | $116.95 | $116.90 |
Purchase #4 | $58.88 | 13.656% | $66.9207 | $66.92 | $66.90 | $66.90 |
Purchase #5 | $246.27 | 9.617% | $269.9538 | $269.95 | $269.95 | $270.00 |
Purchase #6 | $7.30 | 3.826% | $7.5793 | $7.58 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
Purchase #7 | $18.92 | 8.758% | $20.577 | $20.58 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $565.37 | $616.1329 | $616.13 | $616.15 | $616.20 |