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 | $16.46 | 9.650% | $18.0484 | $18.05 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
Purchase #2 | $32.57 | 5.219% | $34.2698 | $34.27 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
Purchase #3 | $79.81 | 3.214% | $82.3751 | $82.38 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
Purchase #4 | $147.44 | 9.515% | $161.4689 | $161.47 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
Purchase #5 | $48.75 | 3.126% | $50.2739 | $50.27 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
Purchase #6 | $50.51 | 5.750% | $53.4143 | $53.41 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
Purchase #7 | $59.79 | 5.165% | $62.8782 | $62.88 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $435.33 | $462.7286 | $462.73 | $462.70 | $462.80 |