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 | $17.97 | 5.546% | $18.9666 | $18.97 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
Purchase #2 | $132.85 | 6.225% | $141.1199 | $141.12 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
Purchase #3 | $234.63 | 12.411% | $263.7499 | $263.75 | $263.75 | $263.70 |
Purchase #4 | $220.52 | 6.340% | $234.501 | $234.50 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
Purchase #5 | $82.34 | 13.618% | $93.5531 | $93.55 | $93.55 | $93.60 |
Purchase #6 | $80.30 | 6.197% | $85.2762 | $85.28 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
Purchase #7 | $160.85 | 9.291% | $175.7946 | $175.79 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $929.46 | $1,012.9613 | $1,012.96 | $1,012.95 | $1,013.00 |