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 | $17.84 | 8.625% | $19.3787 | $19.38 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
Purchase #2 | $17.73 | 10.230% | $19.5438 | $19.54 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
Purchase #3 | $230.90 | 7.142% | $247.3909 | $247.39 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
Purchase #4 | $62.59 | 5.108% | $65.7871 | $65.79 | $65.80 | $65.80 |
Purchase #5 | $225.65 | 10.864% | $250.1646 | $250.16 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
Purchase #6 | $144.33 | 4.520% | $150.8537 | $150.85 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
Purchase #7 | $243.83 | 7.584% | $262.3221 | $262.32 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $942.87 | $1,015.4409 | $1,015.43 | $1,015.45 | $1,015.50 |