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 | $17.94 | 3.310% | $18.5338 | $18.53 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $168.81 | 10.499% | $186.5334 | $186.53 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
Purchase #3 | $111.51 | 10.118% | $122.7926 | $122.79 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
Purchase #4 | $169.77 | 11.637% | $189.5261 | $189.53 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
Purchase #5 | $214.70 | 11.197% | $238.74 | $238.74 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
Purchase #6 | $215.68 | 13.676% | $245.1764 | $245.18 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
Purchase #7 | $208.49 | 3.858% | $216.5335 | $216.53 | $216.55 | $216.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,106.90 | $1,217.8358 | $1,217.83 | $1,217.95 | $1,217.70 |