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 | $17.59 | 5.251% | $18.5137 | $18.51 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $91.49 | 8.688% | $99.4387 | $99.44 | $99.45 | $99.40 |
Purchase #3 | $142.40 | 6.306% | $151.3797 | $151.38 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
Purchase #4 | $185.73 | 9.352% | $203.0995 | $203.10 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
Purchase #5 | $99.25 | 3.236% | $102.4617 | $102.46 | $102.45 | $102.50 |
Purchase #6 | $216.59 | 11.807% | $242.1628 | $242.16 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
Purchase #7 | $166.92 | 10.176% | $183.9058 | $183.91 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $919.97 | $1,000.9619 | $1,000.96 | $1,000.95 | $1,001.00 |