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 | $17.42 | 5.766% | $18.4244 | $18.42 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
Purchase #2 | $118.38 | 10.393% | $130.6832 | $130.68 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
Purchase #3 | $16.77 | 9.465% | $18.3573 | $18.36 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
Purchase #4 | $98.65 | 6.468% | $105.0307 | $105.03 | $105.05 | $105.00 |
Purchase #5 | $152.63 | 10.319% | $168.3799 | $168.38 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
Purchase #6 | $107.26 | 9.431% | $117.3757 | $117.38 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
Purchase #7 | $212.66 | 8.379% | $230.4788 | $230.48 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $723.77 | $788.7300 | $788.73 | $788.80 | $788.80 |