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 | $16.77 | 7.570% | $18.0395 | $18.04 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
Purchase #2 | $196.38 | 10.226% | $216.4618 | $216.46 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
Purchase #3 | $82.25 | 7.170% | $88.1473 | $88.15 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
Purchase #4 | $35.77 | 10.597% | $39.5605 | $39.56 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
Purchase #5 | $88.49 | 13.152% | $100.1282 | $100.13 | $100.15 | $100.10 |
Purchase #6 | $23.60 | 9.602% | $25.8661 | $25.87 | $25.85 | $25.90 |
Purchase #7 | $168.42 | 12.785% | $189.9525 | $189.95 | $189.95 | $190.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $611.68 | $678.1559 | $678.16 | $678.15 | $678.20 |