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 | $17.78 | 5.709% | $18.7951 | $18.80 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
Purchase #2 | $32.73 | 4.405% | $34.1718 | $34.17 | $34.15 | $34.20 |
Purchase #3 | $79.44 | 8.647% | $86.3092 | $86.31 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
Purchase #4 | $143.26 | 5.587% | $151.2639 | $151.26 | $151.25 | $151.30 |
Purchase #5 | $124.99 | 5.146% | $131.422 | $131.42 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
Purchase #6 | $245.83 | 8.779% | $267.4114 | $267.41 | $267.40 | $267.40 |
Purchase #7 | $162.42 | 6.399% | $172.8133 | $172.81 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $806.45 | $862.1867 | $862.18 | $862.10 | $862.20 |