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 | $16.99 | 6.485% | $18.0918 | $18.09 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
Purchase #2 | $164.99 | 6.704% | $176.0509 | $176.05 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
Purchase #3 | $87.26 | 12.555% | $98.2155 | $98.22 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
Purchase #4 | $101.42 | 8.694% | $110.2375 | $110.24 | $110.25 | $110.20 |
Purchase #5 | $81.79 | 13.221% | $92.6035 | $92.60 | $92.60 | $92.60 |
Purchase #6 | $239.93 | 7.470% | $257.8528 | $257.85 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
Purchase #7 | $133.71 | 10.534% | $147.795 | $147.80 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $826.09 | $900.8470 | $900.85 | $900.85 | $900.90 |