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 | $18.76 | 5.785% | $19.8453 | $19.85 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
Purchase #2 | $145.63 | 11.604% | $162.5289 | $162.53 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
Purchase #3 | $47.59 | 7.538% | $51.1773 | $51.18 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
Purchase #4 | $33.83 | 13.606% | $38.4329 | $38.43 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
Purchase #5 | $106.70 | 11.240% | $118.6931 | $118.69 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
Purchase #6 | $153.64 | 12.160% | $172.3226 | $172.32 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
Purchase #7 | $172.89 | 3.767% | $179.4028 | $179.40 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $679.04 | $742.4029 | $742.40 | $742.45 | $742.30 |