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 | $16.81 | 8.533% | $18.2444 | $18.24 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
Purchase #2 | $25.34 | 5.748% | $26.7965 | $26.80 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
Purchase #3 | $151.87 | 5.586% | $160.3535 | $160.35 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
Purchase #4 | $119.25 | 9.588% | $130.6837 | $130.68 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
Purchase #5 | $36.47 | 10.713% | $40.377 | $40.38 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
Purchase #6 | $230.83 | 9.621% | $253.0382 | $253.04 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
Purchase #7 | $191.46 | 8.707% | $208.1304 | $208.13 | $208.15 | $208.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $772.03 | $837.6237 | $837.62 | $837.70 | $837.60 |