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 | $16.25 | 13.472% | $18.4392 | $18.44 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
Purchase #2 | $28.70 | 8.250% | $31.0678 | $31.07 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
Purchase #3 | $31.90 | 12.615% | $35.9242 | $35.92 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
Purchase #4 | $168.77 | 6.535% | $179.7991 | $179.80 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
Purchase #5 | $84.34 | 6.646% | $89.9452 | $89.95 | $89.95 | $89.90 |
Purchase #6 | $121.71 | 13.393% | $138.0106 | $138.01 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
Purchase #7 | $42.93 | 5.771% | $45.4075 | $45.41 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $494.60 | $538.5936 | $538.60 | $538.55 | $538.50 |