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 | $16.77 | 9.350% | $18.338 | $18.34 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
Purchase #2 | $39.64 | 9.635% | $43.4593 | $43.46 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
Purchase #3 | $132.40 | 13.294% | $150.0013 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
Purchase #4 | $238.87 | 6.825% | $255.1729 | $255.17 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
Purchase #5 | $116.53 | 9.631% | $127.753 | $127.75 | $127.75 | $127.80 |
Purchase #6 | $19.84 | 9.147% | $21.6548 | $21.65 | $21.65 | $21.70 |
Purchase #7 | $222.62 | 12.683% | $250.8549 | $250.85 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $786.67 | $867.2342 | $867.22 | $867.20 | $867.40 |