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 | $17.57 | 5.565% | $18.5478 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $59.81 | 11.335% | $66.5895 | $66.59 | $66.60 | $66.60 |
Purchase #3 | $214.75 | 8.239% | $232.4433 | $232.44 | $232.45 | $232.40 |
Purchase #4 | $89.86 | 13.857% | $102.3119 | $102.31 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
Purchase #5 | $178.54 | 3.104% | $184.0819 | $184.08 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
Purchase #6 | $51.62 | 5.815% | $54.6217 | $54.62 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
Purchase #7 | $174.72 | 10.619% | $193.2735 | $193.27 | $193.25 | $193.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $786.87 | $851.8696 | $851.86 | $851.85 | $851.80 |