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 | $17.35 | 5.727% | $18.3436 | $18.34 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
Purchase #2 | $194.39 | 10.698% | $215.1858 | $215.19 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
Purchase #3 | $149.57 | 12.226% | $167.8564 | $167.86 | $167.85 | $167.90 |
Purchase #4 | $150.72 | 10.320% | $166.2743 | $166.27 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
Purchase #5 | $41.34 | 12.410% | $46.4703 | $46.47 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
Purchase #6 | $146.58 | 10.807% | $162.4209 | $162.42 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
Purchase #7 | $248.76 | 13.687% | $282.8078 | $282.81 | $282.80 | $282.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $948.71 | $1,059.3591 | $1,059.36 | $1,059.30 | $1,059.40 |