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 | $17.50 | 9.541% | $19.1697 | $19.17 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
Purchase #2 | $98.94 | 12.662% | $111.4678 | $111.47 | $111.45 | $111.50 |
Purchase #3 | $177.41 | 3.299% | $183.2628 | $183.26 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
Purchase #4 | $73.63 | 4.523% | $76.9603 | $76.96 | $76.95 | $77.00 |
Purchase #5 | $206.51 | 3.527% | $213.7936 | $213.79 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
Purchase #6 | $243.35 | 9.239% | $265.8331 | $265.83 | $265.85 | $265.80 |
Purchase #7 | $99.51 | 4.768% | $104.2546 | $104.25 | $104.25 | $104.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $916.85 | $974.7419 | $974.73 | $974.70 | $974.90 |