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 | $16.96 | 9.493% | $18.57 | $18.57 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
Purchase #2 | $193.92 | 3.832% | $201.351 | $201.35 | $201.35 | $201.40 |
Purchase #3 | $13.70 | 6.209% | $14.5506 | $14.55 | $14.55 | $14.60 |
Purchase #4 | $15.74 | 6.291% | $16.7302 | $16.73 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
Purchase #5 | $137.96 | 3.675% | $143.03 | $143.03 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
Purchase #6 | $57.67 | 10.233% | $63.5714 | $63.57 | $63.55 | $63.60 |
Purchase #7 | $109.31 | 11.229% | $121.5844 | $121.58 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $545.26 | $579.3876 | $579.38 | $579.40 | $579.50 |