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 | $17.99 | 3.424% | $18.606 | $18.61 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
Purchase #2 | $174.36 | 3.202% | $179.943 | $179.94 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
Purchase #3 | $116.46 | 13.193% | $131.8246 | $131.82 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
Purchase #4 | $75.83 | 8.523% | $82.293 | $82.29 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
Purchase #5 | $229.40 | 10.516% | $253.5237 | $253.52 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
Purchase #6 | $116.55 | 3.572% | $120.7132 | $120.71 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
Purchase #7 | $240.97 | 13.855% | $274.3564 | $274.36 | $274.35 | $274.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $971.56 | $1,061.2599 | $1,061.25 | $1,061.20 | $1,061.20 |