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 | $18.37 | 3.182% | $18.9545 | $18.95 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
Purchase #2 | $172.44 | 3.471% | $178.4254 | $178.43 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
Purchase #3 | $244.39 | 13.804% | $278.1256 | $278.13 | $278.15 | $278.10 |
Purchase #4 | $72.51 | 8.699% | $78.8176 | $78.82 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
Purchase #5 | $174.52 | 7.292% | $187.246 | $187.25 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
Purchase #6 | $232.35 | 3.861% | $241.321 | $241.32 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
Purchase #7 | $66.73 | 13.766% | $75.9161 | $75.92 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $981.31 | $1,058.8062 | $1,058.82 | $1,058.80 | $1,058.70 |