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 | $17.66 | 4.832% | $18.5133 | $18.51 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $67.68 | 3.455% | $70.0183 | $70.02 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
Purchase #3 | $231.97 | 12.318% | $260.5441 | $260.54 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
Purchase #4 | $155.40 | 11.181% | $172.7753 | $172.78 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
Purchase #5 | $199.42 | 6.708% | $212.7971 | $212.80 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
Purchase #6 | $113.61 | 7.726% | $122.3875 | $122.39 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
Purchase #7 | $192.66 | 11.673% | $215.1492 | $215.15 | $215.15 | $215.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.40 | $1,072.1848 | $1,072.19 | $1,072.20 | $1,072.10 |