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 | $17.88 | 5.450% | $18.8545 | $18.85 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
Purchase #2 | $147.41 | 13.375% | $167.1261 | $167.13 | $167.15 | $167.10 |
Purchase #3 | $72.66 | 11.270% | $80.8488 | $80.85 | $80.85 | $80.80 |
Purchase #4 | $111.56 | 7.346% | $119.7552 | $119.76 | $119.75 | $119.80 |
Purchase #5 | $134.91 | 6.200% | $143.2744 | $143.27 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
Purchase #6 | $90.92 | 4.306% | $94.835 | $94.84 | $94.85 | $94.80 |
Purchase #7 | $12.27 | 11.803% | $13.7182 | $13.72 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $587.61 | $638.4122 | $638.42 | $638.40 | $638.40 |