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 | $17.92 | 3.442% | $18.5368 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $146.82 | 8.860% | $159.8283 | $159.83 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
Purchase #3 | $164.49 | 6.162% | $174.6259 | $174.63 | $174.65 | $174.60 |
Purchase #4 | $241.56 | 6.244% | $256.643 | $256.64 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
Purchase #5 | $242.51 | 13.135% | $274.3637 | $274.36 | $274.35 | $274.40 |
Purchase #6 | $70.79 | 11.388% | $78.8516 | $78.85 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
Purchase #7 | $58.28 | 12.532% | $65.5836 | $65.58 | $65.60 | $65.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $942.37 | $1,028.4329 | $1,028.43 | $1,028.50 | $1,028.40 |