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 | $17.74 | 4.431% | $18.5261 | $18.53 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $82.72 | 9.744% | $90.7802 | $90.78 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
Purchase #3 | $55.64 | 3.406% | $57.5351 | $57.54 | $57.55 | $57.50 |
Purchase #4 | $210.66 | 12.683% | $237.378 | $237.38 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
Purchase #5 | $83.73 | 6.246% | $88.9598 | $88.96 | $88.95 | $89.00 |
Purchase #6 | $35.85 | 10.468% | $39.6028 | $39.60 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
Purchase #7 | $153.76 | 5.481% | $162.1876 | $162.19 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $640.10 | $694.9696 | $694.98 | $695.05 | $695.00 |