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 | $17.61 | 3.114% | $18.1584 | $18.16 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
Purchase #2 | $85.54 | 12.860% | $96.5404 | $96.54 | $96.55 | $96.50 |
Purchase #3 | $212.75 | 3.185% | $219.5261 | $219.53 | $219.55 | $219.50 |
Purchase #4 | $218.72 | 10.358% | $241.375 | $241.38 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
Purchase #5 | $130.72 | 6.598% | $139.3449 | $139.34 | $139.35 | $139.30 |
Purchase #6 | $206.96 | 11.177% | $230.0919 | $230.09 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
Purchase #7 | $209.35 | 11.414% | $233.2452 | $233.25 | $233.25 | $233.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,081.65 | $1,178.2819 | $1,178.29 | $1,178.35 | $1,178.20 |