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 | $16.54 | 5.437% | $17.4393 | $17.44 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
Purchase #2 | $61.52 | 5.680% | $65.0143 | $65.01 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
Purchase #3 | $233.45 | 9.169% | $254.855 | $254.86 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
Purchase #4 | $180.30 | 13.272% | $204.2294 | $204.23 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
Purchase #5 | $234.56 | 4.688% | $245.5562 | $245.56 | $245.55 | $245.60 |
Purchase #6 | $222.85 | 5.679% | $235.5057 | $235.51 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
Purchase #7 | $189.31 | 3.619% | $196.1611 | $196.16 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,138.53 | $1,218.7610 | $1,218.77 | $1,218.75 | $1,218.80 |