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 | $17.80 | 3.253% | $18.379 | $18.38 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
Purchase #2 | $143.48 | 11.872% | $160.5139 | $160.51 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
Purchase #3 | $155.54 | 6.211% | $165.2006 | $165.20 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
Purchase #4 | $92.68 | 11.483% | $103.3224 | $103.32 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
Purchase #5 | $133.63 | 7.663% | $143.8701 | $143.87 | $143.85 | $143.90 |
Purchase #6 | $145.28 | 3.657% | $150.5929 | $150.59 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
Purchase #7 | $122.33 | 11.415% | $136.294 | $136.29 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $810.74 | $878.1729 | $878.16 | $878.15 | $878.20 |