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 | $16.30 | 11.432% | $18.1634 | $18.16 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
Purchase #2 | $49.85 | 6.550% | $53.1152 | $53.12 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
Purchase #3 | $169.56 | 9.409% | $185.5139 | $185.51 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
Purchase #4 | $128.30 | 11.311% | $142.812 | $142.81 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
Purchase #5 | $73.98 | 3.481% | $76.5552 | $76.56 | $76.55 | $76.60 |
Purchase #6 | $36.42 | 7.786% | $39.2557 | $39.26 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
Purchase #7 | $64.39 | 10.811% | $71.3512 | $71.35 | $71.35 | $71.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $538.80 | $586.7666 | $586.77 | $586.70 | $586.90 |