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 | $17.86 | 5.282% | $18.8034 | $18.80 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
Purchase #2 | $80.53 | 4.602% | $84.236 | $84.24 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
Purchase #3 | $226.85 | 8.337% | $245.7625 | $245.76 | $245.75 | $245.80 |
Purchase #4 | $39.26 | 6.418% | $41.7797 | $41.78 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
Purchase #5 | $209.44 | 7.647% | $225.4559 | $225.46 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
Purchase #6 | $155.52 | 4.412% | $162.3815 | $162.38 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
Purchase #7 | $65.50 | 3.194% | $67.5921 | $67.59 | $67.60 | $67.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $794.96 | $846.0111 | $846.01 | $846.05 | $846.10 |