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 | $16.44 | 11.705% | $18.3643 | $18.36 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
Purchase #2 | $78.96 | 11.788% | $88.2678 | $88.27 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
Purchase #3 | $165.57 | 4.330% | $172.7392 | $172.74 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
Purchase #4 | $214.62 | 3.191% | $221.4685 | $221.47 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
Purchase #5 | $55.97 | 11.796% | $62.5722 | $62.57 | $62.55 | $62.60 |
Purchase #6 | $222.75 | 12.497% | $250.5871 | $250.59 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
Purchase #7 | $154.46 | 8.123% | $167.0068 | $167.01 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $908.77 | $981.0059 | $981.01 | $980.95 | $981.10 |