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 | $16.97 | 5.809% | $17.9558 | $17.96 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
Purchase #2 | $248.68 | 11.579% | $277.4747 | $277.47 | $277.45 | $277.50 |
Purchase #3 | $104.80 | 11.341% | $116.6854 | $116.69 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
Purchase #4 | $55.61 | 12.677% | $62.6597 | $62.66 | $62.65 | $62.70 |
Purchase #5 | $196.28 | 13.572% | $222.9191 | $222.92 | $222.90 | $222.90 |
Purchase #6 | $131.50 | 10.316% | $145.0655 | $145.07 | $145.05 | $145.10 |
Purchase #7 | $235.74 | 8.407% | $255.5587 | $255.56 | $255.55 | $255.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $989.58 | $1,098.3189 | $1,098.33 | $1,098.25 | $1,098.50 |