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 | $16.77 | 10.516% | $18.5335 | $18.53 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $207.78 | 3.758% | $215.5884 | $215.59 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
Purchase #3 | $70.82 | 5.449% | $74.679 | $74.68 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
Purchase #4 | $16.64 | 7.432% | $17.8767 | $17.88 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
Purchase #5 | $126.25 | 13.317% | $143.0627 | $143.06 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
Purchase #6 | $92.90 | 7.133% | $99.5266 | $99.53 | $99.55 | $99.50 |
Purchase #7 | $250.74 | 10.797% | $277.8124 | $277.81 | $277.80 | $277.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $781.90 | $847.0793 | $847.08 | $847.15 | $847.10 |