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 | $16.54 | 12.155% | $18.5504 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
Purchase #2 | $127.93 | 9.286% | $139.8096 | $139.81 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
Purchase #3 | $219.91 | 12.504% | $247.4075 | $247.41 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
Purchase #4 | $244.63 | 11.726% | $273.3153 | $273.32 | $273.30 | $273.30 |
Purchase #5 | $139.81 | 4.368% | $145.9169 | $145.92 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
Purchase #6 | $108.66 | 3.358% | $112.3088 | $112.31 | $112.30 | $112.30 |
Purchase #7 | $45.25 | 11.137% | $50.2895 | $50.29 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $902.73 | $987.5980 | $987.61 | $987.55 | $987.60 |