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 | $16.71 | 12.217% | $18.7515 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
Purchase #2 | $18.45 | 13.489% | $20.9387 | $20.94 | $20.95 | $20.90 |
Purchase #3 | $202.31 | 3.610% | $209.6134 | $209.61 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
Purchase #4 | $54.72 | 13.519% | $62.1176 | $62.12 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
Purchase #5 | $240.34 | 4.691% | $251.6143 | $251.61 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
Purchase #6 | $116.86 | 6.695% | $124.6838 | $124.68 | $124.70 | $124.70 |
Purchase #7 | $142.69 | 9.700% | $156.5309 | $156.53 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $792.08 | $844.2502 | $844.24 | $844.25 | $844.20 |