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 | $17.57 | 5.383% | $18.5158 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $125.81 | 6.217% | $133.6316 | $133.63 | $133.65 | $133.60 |
Purchase #3 | $65.36 | 12.302% | $73.4006 | $73.40 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
Purchase #4 | $221.72 | 13.188% | $250.9604 | $250.96 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
Purchase #5 | $167.28 | 6.484% | $178.1264 | $178.13 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
Purchase #6 | $223.32 | 13.383% | $253.2069 | $253.21 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
Purchase #7 | $213.80 | 3.757% | $221.8325 | $221.83 | $221.85 | $221.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,034.86 | $1,129.6742 | $1,129.68 | $1,129.70 | $1,129.60 |