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 | $17.27 | 8.350% | $18.712 | $18.71 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
Purchase #2 | $249.38 | 12.507% | $280.57 | $280.57 | $280.55 | $280.60 |
Purchase #3 | $131.45 | 5.182% | $138.2617 | $138.26 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
Purchase #4 | $206.75 | 13.584% | $234.8349 | $234.83 | $234.85 | $234.80 |
Purchase #5 | $150.83 | 10.661% | $166.91 | $166.91 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
Purchase #6 | $13.76 | 7.389% | $14.7767 | $14.78 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
Purchase #7 | $90.88 | 10.282% | $100.2243 | $100.22 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $860.32 | $954.2896 | $954.28 | $954.25 | $954.30 |