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 | $16.30 | 13.499% | $18.5003 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $249.47 | 13.228% | $282.4699 | $282.47 | $282.45 | $282.50 |
Purchase #3 | $154.92 | 12.797% | $174.7451 | $174.75 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
Purchase #4 | $235.74 | 5.351% | $248.3544 | $248.35 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
Purchase #5 | $180.28 | 6.832% | $192.5967 | $192.60 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
Purchase #6 | $28.80 | 10.113% | $31.7125 | $31.71 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
Purchase #7 | $110.91 | 7.561% | $119.2959 | $119.30 | $119.30 | $119.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $976.42 | $1,067.6748 | $1,067.68 | $1,067.65 | $1,067.70 |