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 | $17.33 | 8.440% | $18.7927 | $18.79 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
Purchase #2 | $39.73 | 13.532% | $45.1063 | $45.11 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
Purchase #3 | $147.51 | 8.820% | $160.5204 | $160.52 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
Purchase #4 | $80.42 | 7.329% | $86.314 | $86.31 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
Purchase #5 | $216.93 | 12.758% | $244.6059 | $244.61 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
Purchase #6 | $52.73 | 7.256% | $56.5561 | $56.56 | $56.55 | $56.60 |
Purchase #7 | $66.87 | 13.250% | $75.7303 | $75.73 | $75.75 | $75.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $621.52 | $687.6257 | $687.63 | $687.60 | $687.60 |