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 | $16.35 | 13.316% | $18.5272 | $18.53 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $129.25 | 13.802% | $147.0891 | $147.09 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
Purchase #3 | $43.62 | 3.602% | $45.1912 | $45.19 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
Purchase #4 | $87.44 | 7.278% | $93.8039 | $93.80 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
Purchase #5 | $171.30 | 6.738% | $182.8422 | $182.84 | $182.85 | $182.80 |
Purchase #6 | $240.62 | 13.516% | $273.1422 | $273.14 | $273.15 | $273.10 |
Purchase #7 | $234.67 | 6.851% | $250.7472 | $250.75 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $923.25 | $1,011.3430 | $1,011.34 | $1,011.40 | $1,011.20 |