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 | $16.32 | 13.624% | $18.5434 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $80.36 | 4.197% | $83.7327 | $83.73 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
Purchase #3 | $93.86 | 10.170% | $103.4056 | $103.41 | $103.40 | $103.40 |
Purchase #4 | $31.94 | 8.742% | $34.7322 | $34.73 | $34.75 | $34.70 |
Purchase #5 | $234.99 | 6.377% | $249.9753 | $249.98 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Purchase #6 | $128.27 | 7.556% | $137.9621 | $137.96 | $137.95 | $138.00 |
Purchase #7 | $126.81 | 11.207% | $141.0216 | $141.02 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $712.55 | $769.3729 | $769.37 | $769.40 | $769.30 |