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 | $16.46 | 11.769% | $18.3972 | $18.40 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
Purchase #2 | $39.89 | 4.856% | $41.8271 | $41.83 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
Purchase #3 | $195.39 | 10.627% | $216.1541 | $216.15 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
Purchase #4 | $116.46 | 3.478% | $120.5105 | $120.51 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
Purchase #5 | $192.40 | 10.489% | $212.5808 | $212.58 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
Purchase #6 | $37.30 | 12.413% | $41.93 | $41.93 | $41.95 | $41.90 |
Purchase #7 | $181.52 | 10.158% | $199.9588 | $199.96 | $199.95 | $200.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $779.42 | $851.3585 | $851.36 | $851.40 | $851.40 |