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 | $17.71 | 5.351% | $18.6577 | $18.66 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
Purchase #2 | $238.89 | 12.689% | $269.2028 | $269.20 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
Purchase #3 | $152.66 | 11.845% | $170.7426 | $170.74 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
Purchase #4 | $98.81 | 10.282% | $108.9696 | $108.97 | $108.95 | $109.00 |
Purchase #5 | $114.94 | 5.515% | $121.2789 | $121.28 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
Purchase #6 | $195.93 | 13.841% | $223.0487 | $223.05 | $223.05 | $223.00 |
Purchase #7 | $153.69 | 5.459% | $162.0799 | $162.08 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $972.63 | $1,073.9802 | $1,073.98 | $1,074.00 | $1,074.00 |