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 | $17.75 | 3.255% | $18.3278 | $18.33 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
Purchase #2 | $81.51 | 5.763% | $86.2074 | $86.21 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
Purchase #3 | $156.94 | 10.166% | $172.8945 | $172.89 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
Purchase #4 | $18.59 | 7.857% | $20.0506 | $20.05 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
Purchase #5 | $81.26 | 11.783% | $90.8349 | $90.83 | $90.85 | $90.80 |
Purchase #6 | $234.33 | 12.524% | $263.6775 | $263.68 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
Purchase #7 | $248.63 | 4.270% | $259.2465 | $259.25 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $839.01 | $911.2392 | $911.24 | $911.30 | $911.20 |