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 | $16.99 | 8.370% | $18.4121 | $18.41 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
Purchase #2 | $98.48 | 4.142% | $102.559 | $102.56 | $102.55 | $102.60 |
Purchase #3 | $43.56 | 4.393% | $45.4736 | $45.47 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
Purchase #4 | $153.90 | 11.526% | $171.6385 | $171.64 | $171.65 | $171.60 |
Purchase #5 | $56.26 | 7.581% | $60.5251 | $60.53 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
Purchase #6 | $32.32 | 8.512% | $35.0711 | $35.07 | $35.05 | $35.10 |
Purchase #7 | $221.95 | 11.646% | $247.7983 | $247.80 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $623.46 | $681.4777 | $681.48 | $681.45 | $681.50 |