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 | $18.75 | 4.255% | $19.5478 | $19.55 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
Purchase #2 | $93.43 | 13.849% | $106.3691 | $106.37 | $106.35 | $106.40 |
Purchase #3 | $42.56 | 11.758% | $47.5642 | $47.56 | $47.55 | $47.60 |
Purchase #4 | $96.45 | 3.619% | $99.9405 | $99.94 | $99.95 | $99.90 |
Purchase #5 | $86.54 | 6.193% | $91.8994 | $91.90 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
Purchase #6 | $97.96 | 5.402% | $103.2518 | $103.25 | $103.25 | $103.30 |
Purchase #7 | $233.77 | 7.192% | $250.5827 | $250.58 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $669.46 | $719.1555 | $719.15 | $719.15 | $719.20 |