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 | $16.90 | 9.524% | $18.5096 | $18.51 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $30.77 | 5.277% | $32.3937 | $32.39 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
Purchase #3 | $180.34 | 9.145% | $196.8321 | $196.83 | $196.85 | $196.80 |
Purchase #4 | $69.30 | 3.804% | $71.9362 | $71.94 | $71.95 | $71.90 |
Purchase #5 | $78.61 | 5.330% | $82.7999 | $82.80 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
Purchase #6 | $51.43 | 13.117% | $58.1761 | $58.18 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
Purchase #7 | $124.52 | 3.168% | $128.4648 | $128.46 | $128.45 | $128.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $551.87 | $589.1124 | $589.11 | $589.15 | $589.10 |