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 | $17.61 | 5.755% | $18.6235 | $18.62 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
Purchase #2 | $100.80 | 11.261% | $112.1511 | $112.15 | $112.15 | $112.20 |
Purchase #3 | $75.29 | 13.631% | $85.5528 | $85.55 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
Purchase #4 | $166.93 | 3.495% | $172.7642 | $172.76 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
Purchase #5 | $147.43 | 13.111% | $166.7595 | $166.76 | $166.75 | $166.80 |
Purchase #6 | $20.78 | 4.542% | $21.7238 | $21.72 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
Purchase #7 | $29.91 | 3.669% | $31.0074 | $31.01 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $558.75 | $608.5823 | $608.57 | $608.50 | $608.70 |