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 | $16.99 | 6.763% | $18.139 | $18.14 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
Purchase #2 | $39.82 | 13.841% | $45.3315 | $45.33 | $45.35 | $45.30 |
Purchase #3 | $143.27 | 5.224% | $150.7544 | $150.75 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
Purchase #4 | $207.55 | 4.682% | $217.2675 | $217.27 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
Purchase #5 | $100.97 | 3.600% | $104.6049 | $104.60 | $104.60 | $104.60 |
Purchase #6 | $107.64 | 8.659% | $116.9605 | $116.96 | $116.95 | $117.00 |
Purchase #7 | $55.98 | 12.272% | $62.8499 | $62.85 | $62.85 | $62.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $672.22 | $715.9077 | $715.90 | $715.90 | $715.90 |