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 | $17.38 | 4.552% | $18.1711 | $18.17 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
Purchase #2 | $54.94 | 5.340% | $57.8738 | $57.87 | $57.85 | $57.90 |
Purchase #3 | $24.97 | 3.462% | $25.8345 | $25.83 | $25.85 | $25.80 |
Purchase #4 | $82.42 | 11.408% | $91.8225 | $91.82 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
Purchase #5 | $171.68 | 11.531% | $191.4764 | $191.48 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
Purchase #6 | $143.59 | 10.460% | $158.6095 | $158.61 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
Purchase #7 | $224.55 | 12.816% | $253.3283 | $253.33 | $253.35 | $253.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $719.53 | $797.1161 | $797.11 | $797.10 | $797.10 |