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 | $17.76 | 5.764% | $18.7837 | $18.78 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
Purchase #2 | $43.57 | 6.684% | $46.4822 | $46.48 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
Purchase #3 | $62.58 | 8.497% | $67.8974 | $67.90 | $67.90 | $67.90 |
Purchase #4 | $73.71 | 10.610% | $81.5306 | $81.53 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
Purchase #5 | $142.32 | 3.443% | $147.2201 | $147.22 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
Purchase #6 | $105.31 | 6.582% | $112.2415 | $112.24 | $112.25 | $112.20 |
Purchase #7 | $126.28 | 9.198% | $137.8952 | $137.90 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $571.53 | $612.0507 | $612.05 | $612.10 | $612.00 |