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 | $16.93 | 8.378% | $18.3484 | $18.35 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
Purchase #2 | $131.87 | 6.570% | $140.5339 | $140.53 | $140.55 | $140.50 |
Purchase #3 | $245.53 | 6.820% | $262.2751 | $262.28 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
Purchase #4 | $161.58 | 12.598% | $181.9358 | $181.94 | $181.95 | $181.90 |
Purchase #5 | $223.42 | 13.363% | $253.2756 | $253.28 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
Purchase #6 | $8.87 | 5.446% | $9.3531 | $9.35 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
Purchase #7 | $134.75 | 9.527% | $147.5876 | $147.59 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $922.95 | $1,013.3095 | $1,013.32 | $1,013.40 | $1,013.30 |