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 | 8.319% | $19.0533 | $19.05 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
Purchase #2 | $72.80 | 6.663% | $77.6507 | $77.65 | $77.65 | $77.70 |
Purchase #3 | $184.48 | 13.141% | $208.7225 | $208.72 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
Purchase #4 | $232.51 | 4.534% | $243.052 | $243.05 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
Purchase #5 | $156.58 | 11.545% | $174.6572 | $174.66 | $174.65 | $174.70 |
Purchase #6 | $203.37 | 12.515% | $228.8218 | $228.82 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
Purchase #7 | $78.47 | 9.338% | $85.7975 | $85.80 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $945.80 | $1,037.7550 | $1,037.75 | $1,037.70 | $1,037.90 |