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 | $17.76 | 5.713% | $18.7746 | $18.77 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
Purchase #2 | $128.68 | 6.338% | $136.8357 | $136.84 | $136.85 | $136.80 |
Purchase #3 | $176.97 | 7.527% | $190.2905 | $190.29 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
Purchase #4 | $41.75 | 3.687% | $43.2893 | $43.29 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
Purchase #5 | $195.90 | 4.866% | $205.4325 | $205.43 | $205.45 | $205.40 |
Purchase #6 | $181.95 | 11.746% | $203.3218 | $203.32 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
Purchase #7 | $247.40 | 12.125% | $277.3973 | $277.40 | $277.40 | $277.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $990.41 | $1,075.3417 | $1,075.34 | $1,075.35 | $1,075.30 |