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 | $17.54 | 13.543% | $19.9154 | $19.92 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
Purchase #2 | $250.55 | 13.529% | $284.4469 | $284.45 | $284.45 | $284.40 |
Purchase #3 | $196.56 | 12.175% | $220.4912 | $220.49 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
Purchase #4 | $65.59 | 8.781% | $71.3495 | $71.35 | $71.35 | $71.30 |
Purchase #5 | $120.84 | 6.178% | $128.3055 | $128.31 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
Purchase #6 | $188.95 | 5.777% | $199.8656 | $199.87 | $199.85 | $199.90 |
Purchase #7 | $138.72 | 7.798% | $149.5374 | $149.54 | $149.55 | $149.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.75 | $1,073.9115 | $1,073.93 | $1,073.90 | $1,073.80 |