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 | $16.57 | 11.329% | $18.4472 | $18.45 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
Purchase #2 | $164.72 | 7.787% | $177.5467 | $177.55 | $177.55 | $177.50 |
Purchase #3 | $24.33 | 9.173% | $26.5618 | $26.56 | $26.55 | $26.60 |
Purchase #4 | $119.74 | 5.482% | $126.3041 | $126.30 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
Purchase #5 | $11.68 | 4.244% | $12.1757 | $12.18 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
Purchase #6 | $185.62 | 3.247% | $191.6471 | $191.65 | $191.65 | $191.60 |
Purchase #7 | $206.76 | 5.427% | $217.9809 | $217.98 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $729.42 | $770.6635 | $770.67 | $770.70 | $770.60 |