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 | $16.92 | 6.457% | $18.0125 | $18.01 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
Purchase #2 | $7.85 | 9.164% | $8.5694 | $8.57 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
Purchase #3 | $51.78 | 7.216% | $55.5164 | $55.52 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
Purchase #4 | $88.91 | 7.504% | $95.5818 | $95.58 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
Purchase #5 | $118.48 | 11.726% | $132.373 | $132.37 | $132.35 | $132.40 |
Purchase #6 | $204.56 | 11.248% | $227.5689 | $227.57 | $227.55 | $227.60 |
Purchase #7 | $96.76 | 3.807% | $100.4437 | $100.44 | $100.45 | $100.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $585.26 | $638.0657 | $638.06 | $638.00 | $638.10 |