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 | $15.95 | 12.763% | $17.9857 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
Purchase #2 | $186.47 | 6.866% | $199.273 | $199.27 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
Purchase #3 | $180.80 | 3.731% | $187.5456 | $187.55 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
Purchase #4 | $105.49 | 5.690% | $111.4924 | $111.49 | $111.50 | $111.50 |
Purchase #5 | $145.59 | 10.554% | $160.9556 | $160.96 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
Purchase #6 | $118.98 | 6.747% | $127.0076 | $127.01 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
Purchase #7 | $248.76 | 11.859% | $278.2604 | $278.26 | $278.25 | $278.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,002.04 | $1,082.5203 | $1,082.53 | $1,082.50 | $1,082.60 |