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 | $16.55 | 8.858% | $18.016 | $18.02 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
Purchase #2 | $52.55 | 4.116% | $54.713 | $54.71 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
Purchase #3 | $224.41 | 9.149% | $244.9413 | $244.94 | $244.95 | $244.90 |
Purchase #4 | $168.97 | 10.345% | $186.4499 | $186.45 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
Purchase #5 | $84.48 | 10.274% | $93.1595 | $93.16 | $93.15 | $93.20 |
Purchase #6 | $152.49 | 10.830% | $169.0047 | $169.00 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
Purchase #7 | $234.91 | 10.872% | $260.4494 | $260.45 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $934.36 | $1,026.7338 | $1,026.73 | $1,026.70 | $1,026.60 |