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 | $16.60 | 13.137% | $18.7807 | $18.78 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
Purchase #2 | $142.71 | 9.294% | $155.9735 | $155.97 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
Purchase #3 | $103.59 | 9.286% | $113.2094 | $113.21 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
Purchase #4 | $202.88 | 8.142% | $219.3985 | $219.40 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
Purchase #5 | $46.78 | 6.472% | $49.8076 | $49.81 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
Purchase #6 | $174.55 | 7.863% | $188.2749 | $188.27 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
Purchase #7 | $145.91 | 5.645% | $154.1466 | $154.15 | $154.15 | $154.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $833.02 | $899.5912 | $899.59 | $899.55 | $899.60 |