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 | $18.60 | 3.368% | $19.2264 | $19.23 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
Purchase #2 | $51.94 | 7.413% | $55.7903 | $55.79 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
Purchase #3 | $59.63 | 3.192% | $61.5334 | $61.53 | $61.55 | $61.50 |
Purchase #4 | $86.32 | 6.752% | $92.1483 | $92.15 | $92.15 | $92.10 |
Purchase #5 | $211.50 | 6.499% | $225.2454 | $225.25 | $225.25 | $225.20 |
Purchase #6 | $95.69 | 7.307% | $102.6821 | $102.68 | $102.70 | $102.70 |
Purchase #7 | $19.72 | 5.298% | $20.7648 | $20.76 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $543.40 | $577.3907 | $577.39 | $577.45 | $577.30 |