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 | $16.99 | 6.774% | $18.1409 | $18.14 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
Purchase #2 | $89.62 | 9.815% | $98.4162 | $98.42 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
Purchase #3 | $183.53 | 11.761% | $205.115 | $205.12 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
Purchase #4 | $94.40 | 4.560% | $98.7046 | $98.70 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
Purchase #5 | $172.47 | 12.145% | $193.4165 | $193.42 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
Purchase #6 | $175.77 | 3.505% | $181.9307 | $181.93 | $181.95 | $181.90 |
Purchase #7 | $187.84 | 13.274% | $212.7739 | $212.77 | $212.75 | $212.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $920.62 | $1,008.4978 | $1,008.50 | $1,008.45 | $1,008.40 |