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 | $16.34 | 13.668% | $18.5734 | $18.57 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
Purchase #2 | $185.49 | 12.324% | $208.3498 | $208.35 | $208.35 | $208.30 |
Purchase #3 | $134.35 | 7.148% | $143.9533 | $143.95 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
Purchase #4 | $158.36 | 9.762% | $173.8191 | $173.82 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
Purchase #5 | $112.83 | 5.861% | $119.443 | $119.44 | $119.45 | $119.40 |
Purchase #6 | $164.43 | 3.198% | $169.6885 | $169.69 | $169.70 | $169.70 |
Purchase #7 | $16.48 | 6.495% | $17.5504 | $17.55 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $788.28 | $851.3775 | $851.37 | $851.35 | $851.40 |