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 | $16.86 | 9.561% | $18.472 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $54.84 | 8.122% | $59.2941 | $59.29 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
Purchase #3 | $159.50 | 3.337% | $164.8225 | $164.82 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
Purchase #4 | $68.90 | 7.716% | $74.2163 | $74.22 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
Purchase #5 | $236.68 | 10.144% | $260.6888 | $260.69 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
Purchase #6 | $182.25 | 7.665% | $196.2195 | $196.22 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
Purchase #7 | $194.96 | 4.472% | $203.6786 | $203.68 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $913.99 | $977.3918 | $977.39 | $977.35 | $977.40 |