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 | $17.35 | 5.118% | $18.238 | $18.24 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
Purchase #2 | $113.35 | 10.189% | $124.8992 | $124.90 | $124.90 | $124.90 |
Purchase #3 | $81.25 | 11.353% | $90.4743 | $90.47 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
Purchase #4 | $218.79 | 8.843% | $238.1376 | $238.14 | $238.15 | $238.10 |
Purchase #5 | $160.43 | 3.330% | $165.7723 | $165.77 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
Purchase #6 | $203.47 | 12.823% | $229.561 | $229.56 | $229.55 | $229.60 |
Purchase #7 | $196.40 | 12.689% | $221.3212 | $221.32 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $991.04 | $1,088.4036 | $1,088.40 | $1,088.35 | $1,088.40 |