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 | $17.83 | 5.466% | $18.8046 | $18.80 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
Purchase #2 | $184.61 | 3.868% | $191.7507 | $191.75 | $191.75 | $191.80 |
Purchase #3 | $182.78 | 10.845% | $202.6025 | $202.60 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
Purchase #4 | $75.28 | 5.426% | $79.3647 | $79.36 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
Purchase #5 | $118.37 | 12.715% | $133.4207 | $133.42 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
Purchase #6 | $239.60 | 5.201% | $252.0616 | $252.06 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
Purchase #7 | $129.58 | 6.430% | $137.912 | $137.91 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $948.05 | $1,015.9168 | $1,015.90 | $1,015.85 | $1,016.00 |