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 | $17.72 | 3.117% | $18.2723 | $18.27 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
Purchase #2 | $78.98 | 12.737% | $89.0397 | $89.04 | $89.05 | $89.00 |
Purchase #3 | $29.97 | 4.194% | $31.2269 | $31.23 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
Purchase #4 | $168.66 | 11.105% | $187.3897 | $187.39 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
Purchase #5 | $119.53 | 7.632% | $128.6525 | $128.65 | $128.65 | $128.70 |
Purchase #6 | $153.97 | 11.289% | $171.3517 | $171.35 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
Purchase #7 | $186.60 | 3.641% | $193.3941 | $193.39 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $755.43 | $819.3269 | $819.32 | $819.35 | $819.40 |