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 | $17.46 | 12.785% | $19.6923 | $19.69 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
Purchase #2 | $179.47 | 5.511% | $189.3606 | $189.36 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
Purchase #3 | $224.47 | 3.850% | $233.1121 | $233.11 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
Purchase #4 | $64.99 | 9.746% | $71.3239 | $71.32 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
Purchase #5 | $231.43 | 8.144% | $250.2777 | $250.28 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
Purchase #6 | $232.38 | 8.537% | $252.2183 | $252.22 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
Purchase #7 | $29.50 | 13.627% | $33.52 | $33.52 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $979.70 | $1,049.5049 | $1,049.50 | $1,049.45 | $1,049.50 |