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 | $18.30 | 6.427% | $19.4761 | $19.48 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
Purchase #2 | $171.86 | 8.110% | $185.7978 | $185.80 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
Purchase #3 | $166.27 | 8.483% | $180.3747 | $180.37 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
Purchase #4 | $182.78 | 6.376% | $194.4341 | $194.43 | $194.45 | $194.40 |
Purchase #5 | $191.53 | 6.502% | $203.9833 | $203.98 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
Purchase #6 | $15.73 | 11.512% | $17.5408 | $17.54 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
Purchase #7 | $100.55 | 13.833% | $114.4591 | $114.46 | $114.45 | $114.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $847.02 | $916.0659 | $916.06 | $916.10 | $916.10 |