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 | $16.97 | 10.599% | $18.7687 | $18.77 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
Purchase #2 | $7.62 | 8.198% | $8.2447 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
Purchase #3 | $129.81 | 7.342% | $139.3407 | $139.34 | $139.35 | $139.30 |
Purchase #4 | $24.64 | 5.619% | $26.0245 | $26.02 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
Purchase #5 | $28.61 | 6.583% | $30.4934 | $30.49 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
Purchase #6 | $244.98 | 9.438% | $268.1012 | $268.10 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
Purchase #7 | $108.60 | 9.844% | $119.2906 | $119.29 | $119.30 | $119.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $561.23 | $610.2638 | $610.25 | $610.25 | $610.20 |