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 | $17.91 | 6.296% | $19.0376 | $19.04 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
Purchase #2 | $152.25 | 4.256% | $158.7298 | $158.73 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
Purchase #3 | $82.28 | 9.282% | $89.9172 | $89.92 | $89.90 | $89.90 |
Purchase #4 | $215.78 | 3.451% | $223.2266 | $223.23 | $223.25 | $223.20 |
Purchase #5 | $234.82 | 10.592% | $259.6921 | $259.69 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
Purchase #6 | $80.89 | 10.266% | $89.1942 | $89.19 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
Purchase #7 | $178.53 | 11.118% | $198.379 | $198.38 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $962.46 | $1,038.1765 | $1,038.18 | $1,038.25 | $1,038.10 |