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 | $17.32 | 3.718% | $17.964 | $17.96 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
Purchase #2 | $70.75 | 10.348% | $78.0712 | $78.07 | $78.05 | $78.10 |
Purchase #3 | $215.55 | 10.189% | $237.5124 | $237.51 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
Purchase #4 | $104.45 | 13.420% | $118.4672 | $118.47 | $118.45 | $118.50 |
Purchase #5 | $197.42 | 3.277% | $203.8895 | $203.89 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
Purchase #6 | $137.25 | 6.547% | $146.2358 | $146.24 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
Purchase #7 | $54.81 | 8.507% | $59.4727 | $59.47 | $59.45 | $59.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $797.55 | $861.6128 | $861.61 | $861.55 | $861.70 |