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 | $16.88 | 9.771% | $18.5293 | $18.53 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $230.31 | 12.679% | $259.511 | $259.51 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
Purchase #3 | $98.91 | 3.106% | $101.9821 | $101.98 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
Purchase #4 | $250.45 | 3.747% | $259.8344 | $259.83 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
Purchase #5 | $156.97 | 8.486% | $170.2905 | $170.29 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
Purchase #6 | $88.67 | 12.173% | $99.4638 | $99.46 | $99.45 | $99.50 |
Purchase #7 | $103.53 | 12.752% | $116.7321 | $116.73 | $116.75 | $116.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $945.72 | $1,026.3432 | $1,026.33 | $1,026.40 | $1,026.30 |