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 | $16.59 | 10.854% | $18.3907 | $18.39 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
Purchase #2 | $113.94 | 11.754% | $127.3325 | $127.33 | $127.35 | $127.30 |
Purchase #3 | $150.85 | 10.612% | $166.8582 | $166.86 | $166.85 | $166.90 |
Purchase #4 | $250.93 | 12.490% | $282.2712 | $282.27 | $282.25 | $282.30 |
Purchase #5 | $123.79 | 10.216% | $136.4364 | $136.44 | $136.45 | $136.40 |
Purchase #6 | $19.55 | 6.648% | $20.8497 | $20.85 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
Purchase #7 | $92.60 | 12.729% | $104.3871 | $104.39 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $768.25 | $856.5258 | $856.53 | $856.55 | $856.50 |