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 | 3.222% | $18.0226 | $18.02 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
Purchase #2 | $83.30 | 3.677% | $86.3629 | $86.36 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
Purchase #3 | $168.52 | 10.496% | $186.2079 | $186.21 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
Purchase #4 | $185.82 | 5.768% | $196.5381 | $196.54 | $196.55 | $196.50 |
Purchase #5 | $84.51 | 7.151% | $90.5533 | $90.55 | $90.55 | $90.60 |
Purchase #6 | $170.36 | 10.604% | $188.425 | $188.43 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
Purchase #7 | $61.89 | 6.390% | $65.8448 | $65.84 | $65.85 | $65.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $771.86 | $831.9546 | $831.95 | $831.95 | $831.90 |