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 | $17.60 | 4.510% | $18.3938 | $18.39 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
Purchase #2 | $185.31 | 12.439% | $208.3607 | $208.36 | $208.35 | $208.40 |
Purchase #3 | $71.35 | 5.742% | $75.4469 | $75.45 | $75.45 | $75.40 |
Purchase #4 | $95.69 | 3.445% | $98.9865 | $98.99 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
Purchase #5 | $227.66 | 8.564% | $247.1568 | $247.16 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
Purchase #6 | $55.94 | 4.110% | $58.2391 | $58.24 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
Purchase #7 | $232.68 | 12.143% | $260.9343 | $260.93 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $886.23 | $967.5181 | $967.52 | $967.55 | $967.50 |