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 | $17.31 | 7.575% | $18.6212 | $18.62 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
Purchase #2 | $73.61 | 9.572% | $80.6559 | $80.66 | $80.65 | $80.70 |
Purchase #3 | $42.52 | 7.210% | $45.5857 | $45.59 | $45.60 | $45.60 |
Purchase #4 | $228.74 | 5.341% | $240.957 | $240.96 | $240.95 | $241.00 |
Purchase #5 | $94.91 | 8.544% | $103.0191 | $103.02 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
Purchase #6 | $226.67 | 12.826% | $255.7427 | $255.74 | $255.75 | $255.70 |
Purchase #7 | $245.92 | 4.106% | $256.0175 | $256.02 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $929.68 | $1,000.5991 | $1,000.61 | $1,000.55 | $1,000.60 |