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 | $17.37 | 8.509% | $18.848 | $18.85 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
Purchase #2 | $60.82 | 5.827% | $64.364 | $64.36 | $64.35 | $64.40 |
Purchase #3 | $85.48 | 13.206% | $96.7685 | $96.77 | $96.75 | $96.80 |
Purchase #4 | $51.40 | 10.598% | $56.8474 | $56.85 | $56.85 | $56.80 |
Purchase #5 | $97.25 | 11.492% | $108.426 | $108.43 | $108.45 | $108.40 |
Purchase #6 | $232.25 | 13.560% | $263.7431 | $263.74 | $263.75 | $263.70 |
Purchase #7 | $108.56 | 3.611% | $112.4801 | $112.48 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $653.13 | $721.4771 | $721.48 | $721.50 | $721.40 |