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 | $17.72 | 3.653% | $18.3673 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
Purchase #2 | $174.27 | 7.280% | $186.9569 | $186.96 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
Purchase #3 | $172.29 | 8.245% | $186.4953 | $186.50 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
Purchase #4 | $105.29 | 7.747% | $113.4468 | $113.45 | $113.45 | $113.40 |
Purchase #5 | $44.81 | 11.247% | $49.8498 | $49.85 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
Purchase #6 | $141.59 | 6.244% | $150.4309 | $150.43 | $150.45 | $150.40 |
Purchase #7 | $53.52 | 3.352% | $55.314 | $55.31 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $709.49 | $760.8610 | $760.87 | $760.85 | $760.80 |