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 | $16.75 | 10.294% | $18.4742 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $106.69 | 4.173% | $111.1422 | $111.14 | $111.15 | $111.10 |
Purchase #3 | $106.34 | 5.752% | $112.4567 | $112.46 | $112.45 | $112.50 |
Purchase #4 | $120.80 | 9.819% | $132.6614 | $132.66 | $132.65 | $132.70 |
Purchase #5 | $40.30 | 4.166% | $41.9789 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
Purchase #6 | $52.31 | 9.202% | $57.1236 | $57.12 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
Purchase #7 | $206.58 | 6.467% | $219.9395 | $219.94 | $219.95 | $219.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $649.77 | $693.7765 | $693.77 | $693.75 | $693.80 |