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 | $17.37 | 5.182% | $18.2701 | $18.27 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
Purchase #2 | $112.73 | 5.513% | $118.9448 | $118.94 | $118.95 | $118.90 |
Purchase #3 | $249.33 | 12.184% | $279.7084 | $279.71 | $279.70 | $279.70 |
Purchase #4 | $196.35 | 6.671% | $209.4485 | $209.45 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
Purchase #5 | $101.86 | 7.588% | $109.5891 | $109.59 | $109.60 | $109.60 |
Purchase #6 | $228.50 | 7.145% | $244.8263 | $244.83 | $244.85 | $244.80 |
Purchase #7 | $58.72 | 9.790% | $64.4687 | $64.47 | $64.45 | $64.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $964.86 | $1,045.2559 | $1,045.26 | $1,045.25 | $1,045.20 |