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 | $17.25 | 6.690% | $18.404 | $18.40 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
Purchase #2 | $39.59 | 7.725% | $42.6483 | $42.65 | $42.65 | $42.60 |
Purchase #3 | $204.56 | 10.183% | $225.3903 | $225.39 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
Purchase #4 | $17.98 | 12.386% | $20.207 | $20.21 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
Purchase #5 | $52.80 | 6.592% | $56.2806 | $56.28 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
Purchase #6 | $174.85 | 8.476% | $189.6703 | $189.67 | $189.65 | $189.70 |
Purchase #7 | $103.87 | 10.710% | $114.9945 | $114.99 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $610.90 | $667.5950 | $667.59 | $667.60 | $667.60 |