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 | $18.54 | 4.495% | $19.3734 | $19.37 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
Purchase #2 | $144.44 | 7.831% | $155.7511 | $155.75 | $155.75 | $155.80 |
Purchase #3 | $76.99 | 4.474% | $80.4345 | $80.43 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
Purchase #4 | $219.95 | 8.821% | $239.3518 | $239.35 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
Purchase #5 | $141.37 | 5.193% | $148.7113 | $148.71 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
Purchase #6 | $250.84 | 12.744% | $282.807 | $282.81 | $282.80 | $282.80 |
Purchase #7 | $160.52 | 7.633% | $172.7725 | $172.77 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,012.65 | $1,099.2016 | $1,099.19 | $1,099.15 | $1,099.30 |