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 | $16.95 | 10.744% | $18.7711 | $18.77 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
Purchase #2 | $169.90 | 12.120% | $190.4919 | $190.49 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
Purchase #3 | $156.60 | 3.720% | $162.4255 | $162.43 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
Purchase #4 | $108.30 | 5.132% | $113.858 | $113.86 | $113.85 | $113.90 |
Purchase #5 | $235.89 | 12.224% | $264.7252 | $264.73 | $264.75 | $264.70 |
Purchase #6 | $57.52 | 7.557% | $61.8668 | $61.87 | $61.85 | $61.90 |
Purchase #7 | $104.29 | 13.263% | $118.122 | $118.12 | $118.10 | $118.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $849.45 | $930.2605 | $930.27 | $930.25 | $930.30 |