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 | $16.56 | 8.411% | $17.9529 | $17.95 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
Purchase #2 | $78.60 | 5.799% | $83.158 | $83.16 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
Purchase #3 | $116.92 | 10.661% | $129.3848 | $129.38 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
Purchase #4 | $173.65 | 8.341% | $188.1341 | $188.13 | $188.15 | $188.10 |
Purchase #5 | $183.33 | 7.357% | $196.8176 | $196.82 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
Purchase #6 | $75.45 | 3.500% | $78.0908 | $78.09 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
Purchase #7 | $112.71 | 3.861% | $117.0617 | $117.06 | $117.05 | $117.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $757.22 | $810.5999 | $810.59 | $810.60 | $810.70 |