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 | $17.51 | 5.804% | $18.5263 | $18.53 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $181.44 | 8.373% | $196.632 | $196.63 | $196.65 | $196.60 |
Purchase #3 | $28.29 | 12.246% | $31.7544 | $31.75 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
Purchase #4 | $75.78 | 10.514% | $83.7475 | $83.75 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
Purchase #5 | $139.94 | 10.700% | $154.9136 | $154.91 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
Purchase #6 | $88.25 | 4.627% | $92.3333 | $92.33 | $92.35 | $92.30 |
Purchase #7 | $189.90 | 5.555% | $200.4489 | $200.45 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $721.11 | $778.3560 | $778.35 | $778.40 | $778.20 |