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 | $16.36 | 11.351% | $18.217 | $18.22 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
Purchase #2 | $44.62 | 9.453% | $48.8379 | $48.84 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
Purchase #3 | $30.82 | 8.114% | $33.3207 | $33.32 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
Purchase #4 | $250.52 | 5.629% | $264.6218 | $264.62 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
Purchase #5 | $182.98 | 6.432% | $194.7493 | $194.75 | $194.75 | $194.70 |
Purchase #6 | $203.27 | 6.472% | $216.4256 | $216.43 | $216.45 | $216.40 |
Purchase #7 | $189.90 | 8.813% | $206.6359 | $206.64 | $206.65 | $206.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $918.47 | $982.8082 | $982.82 | $982.80 | $982.60 |