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 | $17.72 | 4.399% | $18.4995 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $52.97 | 6.675% | $56.5057 | $56.51 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
Purchase #3 | $71.74 | 10.685% | $79.4054 | $79.41 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
Purchase #4 | $157.32 | 6.512% | $167.5647 | $167.56 | $167.55 | $167.60 |
Purchase #5 | $174.65 | 12.371% | $196.256 | $196.26 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
Purchase #6 | $65.96 | 4.233% | $68.7521 | $68.75 | $68.75 | $68.80 |
Purchase #7 | $7.89 | 10.677% | $8.7324 | $8.73 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $548.25 | $595.7158 | $595.72 | $595.70 | $595.80 |