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 | $16.53 | 12.516% | $18.5989 | $18.60 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
Purchase #2 | $78.89 | 4.702% | $82.5994 | $82.60 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
Purchase #3 | $228.52 | 11.373% | $254.5096 | $254.51 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
Purchase #4 | $243.48 | 6.531% | $259.3817 | $259.38 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
Purchase #5 | $168.40 | 7.341% | $180.7622 | $180.76 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
Purchase #6 | $89.76 | 13.650% | $102.0122 | $102.01 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
Purchase #7 | $140.42 | 3.158% | $144.8545 | $144.85 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $966.00 | $1,042.7185 | $1,042.71 | $1,042.70 | $1,042.80 |