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 | $15.88 | 13.421% | $18.0113 | $18.01 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
Purchase #2 | $167.37 | 6.575% | $178.3746 | $178.37 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
Purchase #3 | $149.56 | 6.264% | $158.9284 | $158.93 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
Purchase #4 | $88.66 | 13.659% | $100.7701 | $100.77 | $100.75 | $100.80 |
Purchase #5 | $163.98 | 13.168% | $185.5729 | $185.57 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
Purchase #6 | $115.40 | 7.827% | $124.4324 | $124.43 | $124.45 | $124.40 |
Purchase #7 | $209.29 | 6.205% | $222.2764 | $222.28 | $222.30 | $222.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $910.14 | $988.3661 | $988.36 | $988.35 | $988.40 |