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 | $17.37 | 6.120% | $18.433 | $18.43 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
Purchase #2 | $43.97 | 9.547% | $48.1678 | $48.17 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
Purchase #3 | $87.86 | 3.371% | $90.8218 | $90.82 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
Purchase #4 | $25.38 | 13.583% | $28.8274 | $28.83 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
Purchase #5 | $207.65 | 9.649% | $227.6861 | $227.69 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
Purchase #6 | $229.59 | 3.268% | $237.093 | $237.09 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
Purchase #7 | $72.38 | 5.838% | $76.6055 | $76.61 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $684.20 | $727.6346 | $727.64 | $727.65 | $727.60 |