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 | $17.47 | 5.737% | $18.4723 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $239.91 | 6.615% | $255.78 | $255.78 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
Purchase #3 | $103.63 | 5.813% | $109.654 | $109.65 | $109.65 | $109.70 |
Purchase #4 | $146.66 | 7.468% | $157.6126 | $157.61 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
Purchase #5 | $77.93 | 8.176% | $84.3016 | $84.30 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
Purchase #6 | $171.32 | 7.744% | $184.587 | $184.59 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
Purchase #7 | $189.72 | 5.175% | $199.538 | $199.54 | $199.55 | $199.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $946.64 | $1,009.9455 | $1,009.94 | $1,009.95 | $1,010.00 |