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 | $17.95 | 8.860% | $19.5404 | $19.54 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
Purchase #2 | $115.83 | 10.371% | $127.8427 | $127.84 | $127.85 | $127.80 |
Purchase #3 | $40.72 | 12.194% | $45.6854 | $45.69 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
Purchase #4 | $75.73 | 13.628% | $86.0505 | $86.05 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
Purchase #5 | $143.99 | 7.826% | $155.2587 | $155.26 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
Purchase #6 | $160.85 | 7.379% | $172.7191 | $172.72 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
Purchase #7 | $31.27 | 4.523% | $32.6843 | $32.68 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $586.34 | $639.7811 | $639.78 | $639.80 | $639.80 |