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 | $17.44 | 8.151% | $18.8615 | $18.86 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
Purchase #2 | $20.80 | 8.218% | $22.5093 | $22.51 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
Purchase #3 | $188.70 | 5.380% | $198.8521 | $198.85 | $198.85 | $198.90 |
Purchase #4 | $109.82 | 5.836% | $116.2291 | $116.23 | $116.25 | $116.20 |
Purchase #5 | $228.56 | 13.717% | $259.9116 | $259.91 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
Purchase #6 | $28.58 | 3.488% | $29.5769 | $29.58 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
Purchase #7 | $145.73 | 7.260% | $156.31 | $156.31 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $739.63 | $802.2505 | $802.25 | $802.25 | $802.30 |