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 | $17.36 | 5.730% | $18.3547 | $18.35 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
Purchase #2 | $250.79 | 11.762% | $280.2879 | $280.29 | $280.30 | $280.30 |
Purchase #3 | $148.44 | 5.494% | $156.5953 | $156.60 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
Purchase #4 | $104.84 | 9.663% | $114.9707 | $114.97 | $114.95 | $115.00 |
Purchase #5 | $147.49 | 7.309% | $158.27 | $158.27 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
Purchase #6 | $238.42 | 5.102% | $250.5842 | $250.58 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
Purchase #7 | $25.73 | 13.103% | $29.1014 | $29.10 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $933.07 | $1,008.1642 | $1,008.16 | $1,008.15 | $1,008.30 |