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 | $16.44 | 12.415% | $18.481 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $38.57 | 9.643% | $42.2893 | $42.29 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
Purchase #3 | $78.78 | 7.668% | $84.8209 | $84.82 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
Purchase #4 | $53.87 | 5.210% | $56.6766 | $56.68 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
Purchase #5 | $205.89 | 4.729% | $215.6265 | $215.63 | $215.65 | $215.60 |
Purchase #6 | $59.25 | 9.126% | $64.6572 | $64.66 | $64.65 | $64.70 |
Purchase #7 | $46.85 | 6.801% | $50.0363 | $50.04 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $499.65 | $532.5878 | $532.60 | $532.65 | $532.60 |