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 | $16.74 | 10.731% | $18.5364 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
Purchase #2 | $113.56 | 8.700% | $123.4397 | $123.44 | $123.45 | $123.40 |
Purchase #3 | $136.68 | 3.441% | $141.3832 | $141.38 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
Purchase #4 | $201.98 | 11.113% | $224.426 | $224.43 | $224.45 | $224.40 |
Purchase #5 | $159.80 | 9.694% | $175.291 | $175.29 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
Purchase #6 | $111.79 | 12.738% | $126.0298 | $126.03 | $126.05 | $126.00 |
Purchase #7 | $204.27 | 12.737% | $230.2879 | $230.29 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $944.82 | $1,039.3940 | $1,039.40 | $1,039.50 | $1,039.30 |