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 | $17.70 | 3.550% | $18.3284 | $18.33 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
Purchase #2 | $158.82 | 9.743% | $174.2938 | $174.29 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
Purchase #3 | $78.85 | 13.177% | $89.2401 | $89.24 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
Purchase #4 | $145.25 | 10.433% | $160.4039 | $160.40 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
Purchase #5 | $168.55 | 11.609% | $188.117 | $188.12 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
Purchase #6 | $205.32 | 12.731% | $231.4593 | $231.46 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
Purchase #7 | $189.78 | 4.489% | $198.2992 | $198.30 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $964.27 | $1,060.1417 | $1,060.14 | $1,060.15 | $1,060.10 |