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 | $17.73 | 4.592% | $18.5442 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $87.57 | 11.282% | $97.4496 | $97.45 | $97.45 | $97.40 |
Purchase #3 | $105.70 | 7.146% | $113.2533 | $113.25 | $113.25 | $113.30 |
Purchase #4 | $78.43 | 4.334% | $81.8292 | $81.83 | $81.85 | $81.80 |
Purchase #5 | $138.73 | 11.808% | $155.1112 | $155.11 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
Purchase #6 | $37.97 | 7.478% | $40.8094 | $40.81 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
Purchase #7 | $30.77 | 9.754% | $33.7713 | $33.77 | $33.75 | $33.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $496.90 | $540.7682 | $540.76 | $540.75 | $540.70 |