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 | $16.78 | 11.129% | $18.6474 | $18.65 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
Purchase #2 | $125.35 | 3.767% | $130.0719 | $130.07 | $130.05 | $130.10 |
Purchase #3 | $73.63 | 12.751% | $83.0186 | $83.02 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
Purchase #4 | $153.52 | 5.106% | $161.3587 | $161.36 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
Purchase #5 | $57.30 | 3.295% | $59.188 | $59.19 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
Purchase #6 | $230.54 | 7.116% | $246.9452 | $246.95 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
Purchase #7 | $204.46 | 4.594% | $213.8529 | $213.85 | $213.85 | $213.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $861.58 | $913.0827 | $913.09 | $913.05 | $913.10 |