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 | $16.29 | 10.362% | $17.978 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
Purchase #2 | $175.82 | 9.508% | $192.537 | $192.54 | $192.55 | $192.50 |
Purchase #3 | $40.80 | 4.459% | $42.6193 | $42.62 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
Purchase #4 | $154.30 | 4.828% | $161.7496 | $161.75 | $161.75 | $161.70 |
Purchase #5 | $150.43 | 8.304% | $162.9217 | $162.92 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
Purchase #6 | $151.41 | 7.145% | $162.2282 | $162.23 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
Purchase #7 | $245.29 | 4.786% | $257.0296 | $257.03 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $934.34 | $997.0634 | $997.07 | $997.10 | $996.90 |