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 | $17.85 | 3.217% | $18.4242 | $18.42 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
Purchase #2 | $245.52 | 12.346% | $275.8319 | $275.83 | $275.85 | $275.80 |
Purchase #3 | $142.60 | 9.844% | $156.6375 | $156.64 | $156.65 | $156.60 |
Purchase #4 | $73.31 | 6.373% | $77.982 | $77.98 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
Purchase #5 | $36.86 | 6.519% | $39.2629 | $39.26 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
Purchase #6 | $137.51 | 9.323% | $150.3301 | $150.33 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
Purchase #7 | $50.83 | 8.452% | $55.1262 | $55.13 | $55.15 | $55.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $704.48 | $773.5948 | $773.59 | $773.65 | $773.50 |