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 | $16.28 | 11.570% | $18.1636 | $18.16 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
Purchase #2 | $192.74 | 3.523% | $199.5302 | $199.53 | $199.55 | $199.50 |
Purchase #3 | $239.72 | 12.359% | $269.347 | $269.35 | $269.35 | $269.30 |
Purchase #4 | $223.92 | 11.698% | $250.1142 | $250.11 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
Purchase #5 | $101.59 | 3.449% | $105.0938 | $105.09 | $105.10 | $105.10 |
Purchase #6 | $73.71 | 3.142% | $76.026 | $76.03 | $76.05 | $76.00 |
Purchase #7 | $154.49 | 3.558% | $159.9868 | $159.99 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,002.45 | $1,078.2616 | $1,078.26 | $1,078.30 | $1,078.20 |