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 | $17.45 | 8.549% | $18.9418 | $18.94 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
Purchase #2 | $43.50 | 9.297% | $47.5442 | $47.54 | $47.55 | $47.50 |
Purchase #3 | $65.78 | 11.649% | $73.4427 | $73.44 | $73.45 | $73.40 |
Purchase #4 | $19.41 | 3.601% | $20.109 | $20.11 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
Purchase #5 | $71.78 | 3.865% | $74.5543 | $74.55 | $74.55 | $74.60 |
Purchase #6 | $132.66 | 10.855% | $147.0602 | $147.06 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
Purchase #7 | $192.95 | 4.146% | $200.9497 | $200.95 | $200.95 | $200.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $543.53 | $582.6019 | $582.59 | $582.60 | $582.50 |