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 | $16.87 | 11.689% | $18.8419 | $18.84 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
Purchase #2 | $134.48 | 3.770% | $139.5499 | $139.55 | $139.55 | $139.50 |
Purchase #3 | $213.91 | 11.124% | $237.7053 | $237.71 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
Purchase #4 | $162.98 | 7.557% | $175.2964 | $175.30 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
Purchase #5 | $202.56 | 3.777% | $210.2107 | $210.21 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
Purchase #6 | $153.77 | 3.560% | $159.2442 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
Purchase #7 | $188.52 | 4.828% | $197.6217 | $197.62 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,073.09 | $1,138.4701 | $1,138.47 | $1,138.45 | $1,138.30 |