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 | $16.33 | 13.168% | $18.4803 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $35.93 | 9.334% | $39.2837 | $39.28 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
Purchase #3 | $50.31 | 5.812% | $53.234 | $53.23 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
Purchase #4 | $172.57 | 12.671% | $194.4363 | $194.44 | $194.45 | $194.40 |
Purchase #5 | $94.66 | 9.409% | $103.5666 | $103.57 | $103.55 | $103.60 |
Purchase #6 | $72.49 | 8.637% | $78.751 | $78.75 | $78.75 | $78.80 |
Purchase #7 | $54.83 | 12.365% | $61.6097 | $61.61 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $497.12 | $549.3616 | $549.36 | $549.40 | $549.40 |