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 | $16.59 | 8.716% | $18.036 | $18.04 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
Purchase #2 | $27.67 | 11.789% | $30.932 | $30.93 | $30.95 | $30.90 |
Purchase #3 | $249.66 | 4.739% | $261.4914 | $261.49 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
Purchase #4 | $73.75 | 6.415% | $78.4811 | $78.48 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #5 | $33.83 | 10.608% | $37.4187 | $37.42 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
Purchase #6 | $116.73 | 13.513% | $132.5037 | $132.50 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
Purchase #7 | $82.95 | 3.626% | $85.9578 | $85.96 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $601.18 | $644.8207 | $644.82 | $644.85 | $644.80 |