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 | $16.27 | 11.731% | $18.1786 | $18.18 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
Purchase #2 | $128.28 | 11.725% | $143.3208 | $143.32 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
Purchase #3 | $202.68 | 5.587% | $214.0037 | $214.00 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
Purchase #4 | $150.90 | 5.736% | $159.5556 | $159.56 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
Purchase #5 | $117.59 | 12.808% | $132.6509 | $132.65 | $132.65 | $132.70 |
Purchase #6 | $248.51 | 7.814% | $267.9286 | $267.93 | $267.95 | $267.90 |
Purchase #7 | $224.99 | 5.206% | $236.703 | $236.70 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,089.22 | $1,172.3412 | $1,172.34 | $1,172.35 | $1,172.40 |