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 | $17.46 | 3.771% | $18.1184 | $18.12 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
Purchase #2 | $25.28 | 13.374% | $28.6609 | $28.66 | $28.65 | $28.70 |
Purchase #3 | $49.36 | 4.755% | $51.7071 | $51.71 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
Purchase #4 | $174.43 | 8.534% | $189.3159 | $189.32 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
Purchase #5 | $48.48 | 3.198% | $50.0304 | $50.03 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
Purchase #6 | $118.66 | 7.603% | $127.6817 | $127.68 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
Purchase #7 | $171.99 | 7.624% | $185.1025 | $185.10 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $605.66 | $650.6169 | $650.62 | $650.60 | $650.60 |