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 | $17.33 | 4.843% | $18.1693 | $18.17 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
Purchase #2 | $87.73 | 7.711% | $94.4949 | $94.49 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
Purchase #3 | $64.99 | 12.316% | $72.9942 | $72.99 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
Purchase #4 | $153.83 | 9.785% | $168.8823 | $168.88 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
Purchase #5 | $219.54 | 5.430% | $231.461 | $231.46 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
Purchase #6 | $157.85 | 9.443% | $172.7558 | $172.76 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
Purchase #7 | $205.84 | 12.416% | $231.3971 | $231.40 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $907.11 | $990.1546 | $990.15 | $990.15 | $990.30 |