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 | $16.44 | 12.447% | $18.4863 | $18.49 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $79.27 | 9.163% | $86.5335 | $86.53 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
Purchase #3 | $162.47 | 9.292% | $177.5667 | $177.57 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
Purchase #4 | $67.53 | 12.342% | $75.8646 | $75.86 | $75.85 | $75.90 |
Purchase #5 | $74.67 | 8.615% | $81.1028 | $81.10 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
Purchase #6 | $119.77 | 9.585% | $131.25 | $131.25 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
Purchase #7 | $147.42 | 11.377% | $164.192 | $164.19 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $667.57 | $734.9959 | $734.99 | $735.00 | $735.10 |