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 | $16.54 | 9.225% | $18.0658 | $18.07 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
Purchase #2 | $116.53 | 5.359% | $122.7748 | $122.77 | $122.75 | $122.80 |
Purchase #3 | $238.95 | 7.856% | $257.7219 | $257.72 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
Purchase #4 | $65.71 | 4.830% | $68.8838 | $68.88 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
Purchase #5 | $235.92 | 3.321% | $243.7549 | $243.75 | $243.75 | $243.80 |
Purchase #6 | $241.88 | 3.811% | $251.098 | $251.10 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
Purchase #7 | $33.92 | 11.668% | $37.8778 | $37.88 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $949.45 | $1,000.1770 | $1,000.17 | $1,000.15 | $1,000.30 |