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 | $16.59 | 8.830% | $18.0549 | $18.05 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
Purchase #2 | $104.43 | 10.285% | $115.1706 | $115.17 | $115.15 | $115.20 |
Purchase #3 | $13.80 | 8.157% | $14.9257 | $14.93 | $14.95 | $14.90 |
Purchase #4 | $103.63 | 11.423% | $115.4677 | $115.47 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
Purchase #5 | $165.92 | 10.188% | $182.8239 | $182.82 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
Purchase #6 | $85.35 | 3.832% | $88.6206 | $88.62 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
Purchase #7 | $103.69 | 11.326% | $115.4339 | $115.43 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $593.41 | $650.4973 | $650.49 | $650.45 | $650.50 |