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 | $16.88 | 11.408% | $18.8057 | $18.81 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
Purchase #2 | $106.78 | 4.170% | $111.2327 | $111.23 | $111.25 | $111.20 |
Purchase #3 | $83.63 | 10.724% | $92.5985 | $92.60 | $92.60 | $92.60 |
Purchase #4 | $112.66 | 6.303% | $119.761 | $119.76 | $119.75 | $119.80 |
Purchase #5 | $74.43 | 4.284% | $77.6186 | $77.62 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
Purchase #6 | $240.77 | 11.838% | $269.2724 | $269.27 | $269.25 | $269.30 |
Purchase #7 | $207.50 | 4.603% | $217.0512 | $217.05 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $842.65 | $906.3401 | $906.34 | $906.30 | $906.40 |