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 | $17.59 | 3.631% | $18.2287 | $18.23 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
Purchase #2 | $238.25 | 8.610% | $258.7633 | $258.76 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
Purchase #3 | $144.63 | 7.371% | $155.2907 | $155.29 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
Purchase #4 | $77.79 | 9.163% | $84.9179 | $84.92 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
Purchase #5 | $138.43 | 11.122% | $153.8262 | $153.83 | $153.85 | $153.80 |
Purchase #6 | $234.74 | 12.605% | $264.329 | $264.33 | $264.35 | $264.30 |
Purchase #7 | $86.84 | 13.844% | $98.8621 | $98.86 | $98.85 | $98.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $938.27 | $1,034.2179 | $1,034.22 | $1,034.25 | $1,034.20 |