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 | $17.30 | 8.128% | $18.7061 | $18.71 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
Purchase #2 | $17.86 | 4.785% | $18.7146 | $18.71 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
Purchase #3 | $38.39 | 11.386% | $42.7611 | $42.76 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
Purchase #4 | $222.90 | 3.391% | $230.4585 | $230.46 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
Purchase #5 | $82.33 | 4.478% | $86.0167 | $86.02 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
Purchase #6 | $171.85 | 9.271% | $187.7822 | $187.78 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
Purchase #7 | $250.99 | 12.260% | $281.7614 | $281.76 | $281.75 | $281.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $801.62 | $866.2006 | $866.20 | $866.15 | $866.30 |