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 | $17.55 | 5.274% | $18.4756 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $178.27 | 6.210% | $189.3406 | $189.34 | $189.35 | $189.30 |
Purchase #3 | $63.99 | 13.107% | $72.3772 | $72.38 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
Purchase #4 | $126.85 | 12.309% | $142.464 | $142.46 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
Purchase #5 | $60.49 | 12.346% | $67.9581 | $67.96 | $67.95 | $68.00 |
Purchase #6 | $161.58 | 5.639% | $170.6915 | $170.69 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
Purchase #7 | $67.27 | 4.301% | $70.1633 | $70.16 | $70.15 | $70.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $676.00 | $731.4703 | $731.47 | $731.50 | $731.60 |