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 | $16.63 | 11.123% | $18.4798 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $187.81 | 8.410% | $203.6048 | $203.60 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
Purchase #3 | $84.25 | 10.863% | $93.4021 | $93.40 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
Purchase #4 | $50.71 | 11.822% | $56.7049 | $56.70 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
Purchase #5 | $147.79 | 8.810% | $160.8103 | $160.81 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
Purchase #6 | $178.67 | 3.625% | $185.1468 | $185.15 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
Purchase #7 | $121.50 | 13.723% | $138.1734 | $138.17 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $787.36 | $856.3221 | $856.31 | $856.30 | $856.30 |