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 | $17.39 | 4.735% | $18.2134 | $18.21 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
Purchase #2 | $39.63 | 7.672% | $42.6704 | $42.67 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
Purchase #3 | $186.53 | 5.390% | $196.584 | $196.58 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
Purchase #4 | $56.98 | 13.503% | $64.674 | $64.67 | $64.65 | $64.70 |
Purchase #5 | $195.76 | 8.216% | $211.8436 | $211.84 | $211.85 | $211.80 |
Purchase #6 | $144.25 | 3.560% | $149.3853 | $149.39 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
Purchase #7 | $131.71 | 3.661% | $136.5319 | $136.53 | $136.55 | $136.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $772.25 | $819.9026 | $819.89 | $819.90 | $819.90 |