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 | $17.34 | 6.587% | $18.4822 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $82.83 | 6.540% | $88.2471 | $88.25 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
Purchase #3 | $55.31 | 13.573% | $62.8172 | $62.82 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
Purchase #4 | $49.55 | 10.338% | $54.6725 | $54.67 | $54.65 | $54.70 |
Purchase #5 | $8.90 | 12.143% | $9.9807 | $9.98 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
Purchase #6 | $21.62 | 10.676% | $23.9282 | $23.93 | $23.95 | $23.90 |
Purchase #7 | $55.78 | 10.723% | $61.7613 | $61.76 | $61.75 | $61.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $291.33 | $319.8892 | $319.89 | $319.90 | $319.90 |