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 | $17.54 | 3.580% | $18.1679 | $18.17 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
Purchase #2 | $158.65 | 7.434% | $170.444 | $170.44 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
Purchase #3 | $32.49 | 8.495% | $35.25 | $35.25 | $35.25 | $35.30 |
Purchase #4 | $243.41 | 11.826% | $272.1957 | $272.20 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
Purchase #5 | $180.34 | 8.756% | $196.1306 | $196.13 | $196.15 | $196.10 |
Purchase #6 | $122.26 | 3.243% | $126.2249 | $126.22 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
Purchase #7 | $88.54 | 11.251% | $98.5016 | $98.50 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $843.23 | $916.9147 | $916.91 | $916.90 | $916.90 |