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 | $17.27 | 4.319% | $18.0159 | $18.02 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
Purchase #2 | $151.25 | 13.361% | $171.4585 | $171.46 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
Purchase #3 | $79.69 | 13.602% | $90.5294 | $90.53 | $90.55 | $90.50 |
Purchase #4 | $31.98 | 5.356% | $33.6928 | $33.69 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
Purchase #5 | $73.29 | 5.371% | $77.2264 | $77.23 | $77.25 | $77.20 |
Purchase #6 | $239.38 | 5.572% | $252.7183 | $252.72 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
Purchase #7 | $156.72 | 10.760% | $173.5831 | $173.58 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $749.58 | $817.2244 | $817.23 | $817.25 | $817.20 |