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 | $109.90 | 11.180% | $122.1868 | $122.19 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
Purchase #2 | $17.72 | 4.211% | $18.4662 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
Purchase #3 | $35.70 | 13.596% | $40.5538 | $40.55 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
Purchase #4 | $28.92 | 6.398% | $30.7703 | $30.77 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
Purchase #5 | $58.84 | 12.192% | $66.0138 | $66.01 | $66.00 | $66.00 |
Purchase #6 | $76.39 | 8.833% | $83.1375 | $83.14 | $83.15 | $83.10 |
Purchase #7 | $159.71 | 7.712% | $172.0268 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $487.18 | $533.1552 | $533.16 | $533.15 | $533.20 |