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 | $17.61 | 7.190% | $18.8762 | $18.88 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
Purchase #2 | $30.45 | 4.397% | $31.7889 | $31.79 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
Purchase #3 | $163.61 | 13.650% | $185.9428 | $185.94 | $185.95 | $185.90 |
Purchase #4 | $123.82 | 6.432% | $131.7841 | $131.78 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
Purchase #5 | $250.93 | 6.462% | $267.1451 | $267.15 | $267.15 | $267.10 |
Purchase #6 | $240.25 | 6.175% | $255.0854 | $255.09 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
Purchase #7 | $8.70 | 6.213% | $9.2405 | $9.24 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $835.37 | $899.8630 | $899.87 | $899.95 | $899.80 |