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 | $16.35 | 10.271% | $18.0293 | $18.03 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
Purchase #2 | $148.81 | 6.333% | $158.2341 | $158.23 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
Purchase #3 | $17.59 | 7.192% | $18.8551 | $18.86 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
Purchase #4 | $27.34 | 5.514% | $28.8475 | $28.85 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
Purchase #5 | $180.38 | 8.310% | $195.3696 | $195.37 | $195.35 | $195.40 |
Purchase #6 | $155.75 | 7.146% | $166.8799 | $166.88 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
Purchase #7 | $64.34 | 12.182% | $72.1779 | $72.18 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $610.56 | $658.3934 | $658.40 | $658.45 | $658.40 |