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 | $19.35 | 3.161% | $19.9617 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
Purchase #2 | $140.57 | 11.720% | $157.0448 | $157.04 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
Purchase #3 | $188.67 | 8.382% | $204.4843 | $204.48 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
Purchase #4 | $178.95 | 8.739% | $194.5884 | $194.59 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
Purchase #5 | $207.57 | 9.545% | $227.3826 | $227.38 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
Purchase #6 | $188.63 | 8.388% | $204.4523 | $204.45 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
Purchase #7 | $9.47 | 9.348% | $10.3553 | $10.36 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $933.21 | $1,018.2694 | $1,018.26 | $1,018.30 | $1,018.40 |