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 | $17.59 | 12.793% | $19.8403 | $19.84 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
Purchase #2 | $235.36 | 9.513% | $257.7498 | $257.75 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
Purchase #3 | $148.65 | 13.828% | $169.2053 | $169.21 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
Purchase #4 | $33.26 | 5.181% | $34.9832 | $34.98 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
Purchase #5 | $201.70 | 10.563% | $223.0056 | $223.01 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
Purchase #6 | $221.56 | 7.442% | $238.0485 | $238.05 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
Purchase #7 | $22.95 | 9.710% | $25.1784 | $25.18 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $881.07 | $968.0111 | $968.02 | $968.05 | $967.90 |