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 | $16.90 | 8.450% | $18.3281 | $18.33 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
Purchase #2 | $29.69 | 10.625% | $32.8446 | $32.84 | $32.85 | $32.80 |
Purchase #3 | $38.45 | 12.480% | $43.2486 | $43.25 | $43.25 | $43.20 |
Purchase #4 | $51.64 | 10.461% | $57.0421 | $57.04 | $57.05 | $57.00 |
Purchase #5 | $176.33 | 7.133% | $188.9076 | $188.91 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
Purchase #6 | $79.91 | 3.855% | $82.9905 | $82.99 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
Purchase #7 | $210.32 | 8.430% | $228.05 | $228.05 | $228.05 | $228.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $603.24 | $651.4115 | $651.41 | $651.45 | $651.30 |