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 | $16.63 | 10.403% | $18.36 | $18.36 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
Purchase #2 | $61.57 | 3.410% | $63.6695 | $63.67 | $63.65 | $63.70 |
Purchase #3 | $223.34 | 9.122% | $243.7131 | $243.71 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
Purchase #4 | $239.93 | 12.256% | $269.3358 | $269.34 | $269.35 | $269.30 |
Purchase #5 | $45.48 | 7.152% | $48.7327 | $48.73 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
Purchase #6 | $189.45 | 3.120% | $195.3608 | $195.36 | $195.35 | $195.40 |
Purchase #7 | $201.96 | 7.419% | $216.9434 | $216.94 | $216.95 | $216.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.36 | $1,056.1153 | $1,056.11 | $1,056.10 | $1,056.10 |