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 | $17.52 | 5.414% | $18.4685 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $240.43 | 3.430% | $248.6767 | $248.68 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
Purchase #3 | $10.70 | 4.192% | $11.1485 | $11.15 | $11.15 | $11.10 |
Purchase #4 | $85.76 | 12.566% | $96.5366 | $96.54 | $96.55 | $96.50 |
Purchase #5 | $132.34 | 5.316% | $139.3752 | $139.38 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
Purchase #6 | $148.77 | 9.155% | $162.3899 | $162.39 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
Purchase #7 | $58.75 | 5.713% | $62.1064 | $62.11 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $694.27 | $738.7018 | $738.72 | $738.75 | $738.70 |