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 | $17.75 | 5.165% | $18.6668 | $18.67 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
Purchase #2 | $123.56 | 11.711% | $138.0301 | $138.03 | $138.05 | $138.00 |
Purchase #3 | $232.74 | 13.118% | $263.2708 | $263.27 | $263.25 | $263.30 |
Purchase #4 | $112.62 | 8.480% | $122.1702 | $122.17 | $122.15 | $122.20 |
Purchase #5 | $77.78 | 7.303% | $83.4603 | $83.46 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
Purchase #6 | $190.92 | 4.345% | $199.2155 | $199.22 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
Purchase #7 | $124.98 | 6.300% | $132.8537 | $132.85 | $132.85 | $132.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $880.35 | $957.6674 | $957.67 | $957.60 | $957.80 |