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 | $16.89 | 11.516% | $18.8351 | $18.84 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
Purchase #2 | $249.56 | 11.730% | $278.8334 | $278.83 | $278.85 | $278.80 |
Purchase #3 | $179.71 | 5.849% | $190.2212 | $190.22 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
Purchase #4 | $197.26 | 9.459% | $215.9188 | $215.92 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
Purchase #5 | $137.94 | 11.705% | $154.0859 | $154.09 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
Purchase #6 | $235.75 | 9.102% | $257.208 | $257.21 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
Purchase #7 | $153.56 | 3.295% | $158.6198 | $158.62 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,170.67 | $1,273.7222 | $1,273.73 | $1,273.70 | $1,273.60 |