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 | $17.77 | 5.688% | $18.7808 | $18.78 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
Purchase #2 | $146.73 | 6.512% | $156.2851 | $156.29 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
Purchase #3 | $86.26 | 4.416% | $90.0692 | $90.07 | $90.05 | $90.10 |
Purchase #4 | $141.55 | 12.553% | $159.3188 | $159.32 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
Purchase #5 | $76.75 | 10.372% | $84.7105 | $84.71 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
Purchase #6 | $143.59 | 10.361% | $158.4674 | $158.47 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
Purchase #7 | $238.94 | 12.119% | $267.8971 | $267.90 | $267.90 | $267.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $851.59 | $935.5289 | $935.54 | $935.50 | $935.60 |