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 | $37.86 | 11.378% | $42.1677 | $42.17 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
Purchase #2 | $16.64 | 13.577% | $18.8992 | $18.90 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
Purchase #3 | $19.46 | 9.385% | $21.2863 | $21.29 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
Purchase #4 | $145.81 | 10.820% | $161.5866 | $161.59 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
Purchase #5 | $138.46 | 6.390% | $147.3076 | $147.31 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
Purchase #6 | $20.60 | 13.261% | $23.3318 | $23.33 | $23.35 | $23.30 |
Purchase #7 | $155.83 | 10.143% | $171.6358 | $171.64 | $171.65 | $171.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $534.66 | $586.2150 | $586.23 | $586.25 | $586.20 |