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 | $16.52 | 9.136% | $18.0293 | $18.03 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
Purchase #2 | $159.32 | 8.320% | $172.5754 | $172.58 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
Purchase #3 | $77.69 | 4.141% | $80.9071 | $80.91 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
Purchase #4 | $200.67 | 5.726% | $212.1604 | $212.16 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
Purchase #5 | $235.34 | 6.664% | $251.0231 | $251.02 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
Purchase #6 | $182.86 | 9.248% | $199.7709 | $199.77 | $199.75 | $199.80 |
Purchase #7 | $186.50 | 7.280% | $200.0772 | $200.08 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,058.90 | $1,134.5434 | $1,134.55 | $1,134.55 | $1,134.60 |