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 | $17.57 | 4.380% | $18.3396 | $18.34 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
Purchase #2 | $89.45 | 13.669% | $101.6769 | $101.68 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
Purchase #3 | $229.60 | 11.153% | $255.2073 | $255.21 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
Purchase #4 | $139.28 | 9.345% | $152.2957 | $152.30 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
Purchase #5 | $38.30 | 13.633% | $43.5214 | $43.52 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
Purchase #6 | $122.68 | 9.159% | $133.9163 | $133.92 | $133.90 | $133.90 |
Purchase #7 | $238.80 | 10.654% | $264.2418 | $264.24 | $264.25 | $264.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $875.68 | $969.1990 | $969.21 | $969.20 | $969.10 |