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 | $17.67 | 5.329% | $18.6116 | $18.61 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
Purchase #2 | $154.29 | 3.367% | $159.4849 | $159.48 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
Purchase #3 | $171.72 | 12.198% | $192.6664 | $192.67 | $192.65 | $192.70 |
Purchase #4 | $223.43 | 8.443% | $242.2942 | $242.29 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
Purchase #5 | $166.32 | 13.116% | $188.1345 | $188.13 | $188.15 | $188.10 |
Purchase #6 | $62.52 | 7.466% | $67.1877 | $67.19 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
Purchase #7 | $182.79 | 7.589% | $196.6619 | $196.66 | $196.65 | $196.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.74 | $1,065.0412 | $1,065.03 | $1,065.05 | $1,065.10 |