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 | $16.33 | 13.152% | $18.4777 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $218.74 | 5.852% | $231.5407 | $231.54 | $231.55 | $231.50 |
Purchase #3 | $78.96 | 5.562% | $83.3518 | $83.35 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
Purchase #4 | $51.43 | 12.287% | $57.7492 | $57.75 | $57.75 | $57.70 |
Purchase #5 | $79.73 | 3.728% | $82.7023 | $82.70 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
Purchase #6 | $175.73 | 12.391% | $197.5047 | $197.50 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
Purchase #7 | $71.26 | 8.311% | $77.1824 | $77.18 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $692.18 | $748.5088 | $748.50 | $748.55 | $748.50 |