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 | $17.26 | 7.189% | $18.5008 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $86.46 | 8.329% | $93.6613 | $93.66 | $93.65 | $93.70 |
Purchase #3 | $125.66 | 8.340% | $136.14 | $136.14 | $136.15 | $136.10 |
Purchase #4 | $180.64 | 5.136% | $189.9177 | $189.92 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
Purchase #5 | $67.99 | 5.213% | $71.5343 | $71.53 | $71.55 | $71.50 |
Purchase #6 | $21.45 | 11.234% | $23.8597 | $23.86 | $23.85 | $23.90 |
Purchase #7 | $247.64 | 5.392% | $260.9927 | $260.99 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $747.10 | $794.6065 | $794.60 | $794.60 | $794.60 |