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 | $16.98 | 8.656% | $18.4498 | $18.45 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
Purchase #2 | $70.65 | 11.817% | $78.9987 | $79.00 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
Purchase #3 | $168.58 | 12.656% | $189.9155 | $189.92 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
Purchase #4 | $40.59 | 13.123% | $45.9166 | $45.92 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
Purchase #5 | $68.84 | 5.799% | $72.832 | $72.83 | $72.85 | $72.80 |
Purchase #6 | $26.31 | 9.405% | $28.7845 | $28.78 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
Purchase #7 | $249.92 | 6.370% | $265.8399 | $265.84 | $265.85 | $265.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $641.87 | $700.7370 | $700.74 | $700.75 | $700.60 |