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 | $17.85 | 4.245% | $18.6077 | $18.61 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
Purchase #2 | $97.78 | 7.527% | $105.1399 | $105.14 | $105.15 | $105.10 |
Purchase #3 | $92.90 | 5.808% | $98.2956 | $98.30 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
Purchase #4 | $87.81 | 13.750% | $99.8839 | $99.88 | $99.90 | $99.90 |
Purchase #5 | $250.95 | 6.127% | $266.3257 | $266.33 | $266.35 | $266.30 |
Purchase #6 | $131.52 | 9.601% | $144.1472 | $144.15 | $144.15 | $144.10 |
Purchase #7 | $141.78 | 3.823% | $147.2002 | $147.20 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $820.59 | $879.6002 | $879.61 | $879.65 | $879.50 |