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 | $16.86 | 10.404% | $18.6141 | $18.61 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
Purchase #2 | $129.33 | 3.753% | $134.1838 | $134.18 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
Purchase #3 | $99.86 | 8.819% | $108.6667 | $108.67 | $108.65 | $108.70 |
Purchase #4 | $249.87 | 7.127% | $267.6782 | $267.68 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
Purchase #5 | $79.97 | 7.158% | $85.6943 | $85.69 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
Purchase #6 | $158.75 | 5.253% | $167.0891 | $167.09 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
Purchase #7 | $159.37 | 6.771% | $170.1609 | $170.16 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $894.01 | $952.0871 | $952.08 | $952.10 | $952.20 |