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 | $16.81 | 9.342% | $18.3804 | $18.38 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
Purchase #2 | $99.61 | 9.114% | $108.6885 | $108.69 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
Purchase #3 | $135.34 | 8.797% | $147.2459 | $147.25 | $147.25 | $147.20 |
Purchase #4 | $46.43 | 4.231% | $48.3945 | $48.39 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
Purchase #5 | $152.85 | 5.290% | $160.9358 | $160.94 | $160.95 | $160.90 |
Purchase #6 | $82.69 | 3.448% | $85.5412 | $85.54 | $85.55 | $85.50 |
Purchase #7 | $149.56 | 5.500% | $157.7858 | $157.79 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $683.29 | $726.9721 | $726.98 | $727.05 | $726.90 |