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 | $16.83 | 9.595% | $18.4448 | $18.44 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
Purchase #2 | $31.52 | 10.203% | $34.736 | $34.74 | $34.75 | $34.70 |
Purchase #3 | $27.60 | 13.785% | $31.4047 | $31.40 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
Purchase #4 | $104.65 | 9.284% | $114.3657 | $114.37 | $114.35 | $114.40 |
Purchase #5 | $69.67 | 8.790% | $75.794 | $75.79 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
Purchase #6 | $239.74 | 13.598% | $272.3398 | $272.34 | $272.35 | $272.30 |
Purchase #7 | $180.44 | 8.362% | $195.5284 | $195.53 | $195.55 | $195.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $670.45 | $742.6134 | $742.61 | $742.65 | $742.50 |