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 | $17.55 | 5.221% | $18.4663 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $127.33 | 4.396% | $132.9274 | $132.93 | $132.95 | $132.90 |
Purchase #3 | $41.97 | 3.143% | $43.2891 | $43.29 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
Purchase #4 | $240.80 | 13.397% | $273.06 | $273.06 | $273.05 | $273.10 |
Purchase #5 | $48.88 | 12.295% | $54.8898 | $54.89 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
Purchase #6 | $19.45 | 6.540% | $20.722 | $20.72 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
Purchase #7 | $221.50 | 3.820% | $229.9613 | $229.96 | $229.95 | $230.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $717.48 | $773.3159 | $773.32 | $773.30 | $773.40 |