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 | $17.55 | 5.722% | $18.5542 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
Purchase #2 | $101.83 | 3.636% | $105.5325 | $105.53 | $105.55 | $105.50 |
Purchase #3 | $26.34 | 7.175% | $28.2299 | $28.23 | $28.25 | $28.20 |
Purchase #4 | $144.52 | 10.666% | $159.9345 | $159.93 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
Purchase #5 | $16.60 | 11.274% | $18.4715 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
Purchase #6 | $124.93 | 13.569% | $141.8818 | $141.88 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
Purchase #7 | $49.59 | 13.583% | $56.3258 | $56.33 | $56.35 | $56.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $481.36 | $528.9302 | $528.92 | $529.00 | $528.90 |