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 | $17.29 | 7.757% | $18.6312 | $18.63 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
Purchase #2 | $81.37 | 8.141% | $87.9943 | $87.99 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
Purchase #3 | $41.34 | 13.238% | $46.8126 | $46.81 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
Purchase #4 | $117.41 | 9.122% | $128.1201 | $128.12 | $128.10 | $128.10 |
Purchase #5 | $243.63 | 6.621% | $259.7607 | $259.76 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
Purchase #6 | $226.39 | 10.707% | $250.6296 | $250.63 | $250.65 | $250.60 |
Purchase #7 | $230.70 | 4.602% | $241.3168 | $241.32 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $958.13 | $1,033.2653 | $1,033.26 | $1,033.25 | $1,033.20 |