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 | $17.34 | 8.636% | $18.8375 | $18.84 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
Purchase #2 | $164.27 | 6.801% | $175.442 | $175.44 | $175.45 | $175.40 |
Purchase #3 | $161.38 | 4.840% | $169.1908 | $169.19 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
Purchase #4 | $148.36 | 4.563% | $155.1297 | $155.13 | $155.15 | $155.10 |
Purchase #5 | $152.98 | 3.206% | $157.8845 | $157.88 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
Purchase #6 | $241.81 | 3.638% | $250.607 | $250.61 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
Purchase #7 | $80.67 | 7.559% | $86.7678 | $86.77 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $966.81 | $1,013.8593 | $1,013.86 | $1,013.90 | $1,013.80 |