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 | $16.92 | 6.423% | $18.0068 | $18.01 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
Purchase #2 | $53.97 | 10.309% | $59.5338 | $59.53 | $59.55 | $59.50 |
Purchase #3 | $130.65 | 5.407% | $137.7142 | $137.71 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
Purchase #4 | $38.57 | 9.528% | $42.2449 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
Purchase #5 | $225.48 | 11.208% | $250.7518 | $250.75 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
Purchase #6 | $93.64 | 7.554% | $100.7136 | $100.71 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
Purchase #7 | $167.56 | 11.475% | $186.7875 | $186.79 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $726.79 | $795.7526 | $795.74 | $795.75 | $795.70 |