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 | $17.45 | 7.274% | $18.7193 | $18.72 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
Purchase #2 | $31.92 | 11.486% | $35.5863 | $35.59 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
Purchase #3 | $215.41 | 9.602% | $236.0937 | $236.09 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
Purchase #4 | $88.90 | 12.768% | $100.2508 | $100.25 | $100.25 | $100.30 |
Purchase #5 | $40.29 | 4.635% | $42.1574 | $42.16 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
Purchase #6 | $68.44 | 4.225% | $71.3316 | $71.33 | $71.35 | $71.30 |
Purchase #7 | $124.38 | 5.365% | $131.053 | $131.05 | $131.05 | $131.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $586.79 | $635.1921 | $635.19 | $635.20 | $635.30 |