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 | $16.72 | 12.322% | $18.7802 | $18.78 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
Purchase #2 | $72.37 | 5.499% | $76.3496 | $76.35 | $76.35 | $76.30 |
Purchase #3 | $143.61 | 6.141% | $152.4291 | $152.43 | $152.45 | $152.40 |
Purchase #4 | $212.77 | 11.136% | $236.4641 | $236.46 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
Purchase #5 | $98.27 | 5.220% | $103.3997 | $103.40 | $103.40 | $103.40 |
Purchase #6 | $95.52 | 11.545% | $106.5478 | $106.55 | $106.55 | $106.50 |
Purchase #7 | $187.29 | 5.741% | $198.0423 | $198.04 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $826.55 | $892.0128 | $892.01 | $892.05 | $891.90 |