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 | $17.84 | 3.432% | $18.4523 | $18.45 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $42.87 | 13.614% | $48.7063 | $48.71 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
Purchase #3 | $250.51 | 12.640% | $282.1745 | $282.17 | $282.15 | $282.20 |
Purchase #4 | $99.38 | 12.193% | $111.4974 | $111.50 | $111.50 | $111.50 |
Purchase #5 | $172.52 | 13.821% | $196.364 | $196.36 | $196.35 | $196.40 |
Purchase #6 | $191.34 | 4.748% | $200.4248 | $200.42 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
Purchase #7 | $179.36 | 6.522% | $191.0579 | $191.06 | $191.05 | $191.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $953.82 | $1,048.6772 | $1,048.67 | $1,048.60 | $1,048.80 |