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 | $16.84 | 8.186% | $18.2185 | $18.22 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
Purchase #2 | $68.43 | 8.118% | $73.9851 | $73.99 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
Purchase #3 | $218.85 | 13.500% | $248.3948 | $248.39 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
Purchase #4 | $60.67 | 6.520% | $64.6257 | $64.63 | $64.65 | $64.60 |
Purchase #5 | $69.36 | 6.201% | $73.661 | $73.66 | $73.65 | $73.70 |
Purchase #6 | $228.68 | 7.371% | $245.536 | $245.54 | $245.55 | $245.50 |
Purchase #7 | $122.43 | 13.249% | $138.6508 | $138.65 | $138.65 | $138.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $785.26 | $863.0719 | $863.08 | $863.10 | $863.10 |