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 | $16.62 | 8.288% | $17.9975 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
Purchase #2 | $132.47 | 4.135% | $137.9476 | $137.95 | $137.95 | $137.90 |
Purchase #3 | $227.59 | 12.405% | $255.8225 | $255.82 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
Purchase #4 | $135.29 | 13.769% | $153.9181 | $153.92 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
Purchase #5 | $142.65 | 10.316% | $157.3658 | $157.37 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
Purchase #6 | $52.81 | 5.256% | $55.5857 | $55.59 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
Purchase #7 | $54.29 | 12.122% | $60.871 | $60.87 | $60.85 | $60.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $761.72 | $839.5082 | $839.52 | $839.45 | $839.50 |