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 | $16.85 | 9.856% | $18.5107 | $18.51 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $55.77 | 13.623% | $63.3675 | $63.37 | $63.35 | $63.40 |
Purchase #3 | $75.40 | 5.518% | $79.5606 | $79.56 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
Purchase #4 | $244.67 | 4.150% | $254.8238 | $254.82 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
Purchase #5 | $109.47 | 7.329% | $117.4931 | $117.49 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
Purchase #6 | $120.57 | 13.133% | $136.4045 | $136.40 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
Purchase #7 | $247.98 | 4.676% | $259.5755 | $259.58 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $870.71 | $929.7357 | $929.73 | $929.70 | $929.80 |