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 | $16.59 | 11.234% | $18.4537 | $18.45 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $155.34 | 6.333% | $165.1777 | $165.18 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
Purchase #3 | $37.66 | 12.788% | $42.476 | $42.48 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #4 | $149.51 | 11.621% | $166.8846 | $166.88 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
Purchase #5 | $242.27 | 5.597% | $255.8299 | $255.83 | $255.85 | $255.80 |
Purchase #6 | $189.81 | 12.709% | $213.933 | $213.93 | $213.95 | $213.90 |
Purchase #7 | $204.41 | 9.413% | $223.6511 | $223.65 | $223.65 | $223.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $995.59 | $1,086.4060 | $1,086.40 | $1,086.50 | $1,086.50 |