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 | $16.90 | 6.851% | $18.0578 | $18.06 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
Purchase #2 | $118.62 | 10.571% | $131.1593 | $131.16 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
Purchase #3 | $143.52 | 4.620% | $150.1506 | $150.15 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
Purchase #4 | $76.76 | 7.806% | $82.7519 | $82.75 | $82.75 | $82.80 |
Purchase #5 | $224.39 | 7.782% | $241.852 | $241.85 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
Purchase #6 | $135.89 | 7.489% | $146.0668 | $146.07 | $146.05 | $146.10 |
Purchase #7 | $238.43 | 12.304% | $267.7664 | $267.77 | $267.75 | $267.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $954.51 | $1,037.8048 | $1,037.81 | $1,037.75 | $1,038.10 |