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 | $17.94 | 3.387% | $18.5476 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $98.73 | 10.384% | $108.9821 | $108.98 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
Purchase #3 | $28.51 | 12.307% | $32.0187 | $32.02 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
Purchase #4 | $197.39 | 11.767% | $220.6169 | $220.62 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
Purchase #5 | $152.28 | 4.747% | $159.5087 | $159.51 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
Purchase #6 | $199.94 | 4.709% | $209.3552 | $209.36 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
Purchase #7 | $128.64 | 6.419% | $136.8974 | $136.90 | $136.90 | $136.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $823.43 | $885.9266 | $885.94 | $885.90 | $885.90 |