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 | $17.62 | 3.119% | $18.1696 | $18.17 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
Purchase #2 | $190.31 | 12.498% | $214.0949 | $214.09 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
Purchase #3 | $75.35 | 10.799% | $83.487 | $83.49 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
Purchase #4 | $201.25 | 5.386% | $212.0893 | $212.09 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
Purchase #5 | $96.82 | 3.761% | $100.4614 | $100.46 | $100.45 | $100.50 |
Purchase #6 | $18.63 | 7.550% | $20.0366 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
Purchase #7 | $119.70 | 6.284% | $127.2219 | $127.22 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $719.68 | $775.5607 | $775.56 | $775.55 | $775.60 |