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 | $17.54 | 5.753% | $18.5491 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $113.59 | 13.628% | $129.07 | $129.07 | $129.05 | $129.10 |
Purchase #3 | $107.77 | 11.654% | $120.3295 | $120.33 | $120.35 | $120.30 |
Purchase #4 | $56.52 | 3.720% | $58.6225 | $58.62 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
Purchase #5 | $238.96 | 4.285% | $249.1994 | $249.20 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
Purchase #6 | $78.69 | 8.797% | $85.6124 | $85.61 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
Purchase #7 | $39.80 | 11.110% | $44.2218 | $44.22 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $652.87 | $705.6047 | $705.60 | $705.55 | $705.50 |