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 | $16.63 | 10.472% | $18.3715 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
Purchase #2 | $152.27 | 3.467% | $157.5492 | $157.55 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
Purchase #3 | $179.48 | 11.711% | $200.4989 | $200.50 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
Purchase #4 | $122.72 | 8.146% | $132.7168 | $132.72 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
Purchase #5 | $208.57 | 3.327% | $215.5091 | $215.51 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
Purchase #6 | $204.49 | 5.865% | $216.4833 | $216.48 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
Purchase #7 | $123.72 | 7.532% | $133.0386 | $133.04 | $133.05 | $133.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,007.88 | $1,074.1674 | $1,074.17 | $1,074.15 | $1,074.10 |