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 | $17.65 | 4.308% | $18.4104 | $18.41 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
Purchase #2 | $19.29 | 11.806% | $21.5674 | $21.57 | $21.55 | $21.60 |
Purchase #3 | $148.55 | 7.119% | $159.1253 | $159.13 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
Purchase #4 | $139.74 | 6.149% | $148.3326 | $148.33 | $148.35 | $148.30 |
Purchase #5 | $138.77 | 7.259% | $148.8433 | $148.84 | $148.85 | $148.80 |
Purchase #6 | $86.58 | 12.154% | $97.1029 | $97.10 | $97.10 | $97.10 |
Purchase #7 | $233.96 | 7.107% | $250.5875 | $250.59 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $784.54 | $843.9694 | $843.97 | $844.00 | $843.90 |