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 | $16.75 | 7.759% | $18.0496 | $18.05 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
Purchase #2 | $207.71 | 11.573% | $231.7483 | $231.75 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
Purchase #3 | $76.90 | 5.755% | $81.3256 | $81.33 | $81.35 | $81.30 |
Purchase #4 | $116.43 | 4.275% | $121.4074 | $121.41 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
Purchase #5 | $141.33 | 6.227% | $150.1306 | $150.13 | $150.15 | $150.10 |
Purchase #6 | $212.62 | 8.593% | $230.8904 | $230.89 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
Purchase #7 | $129.50 | 8.732% | $140.8079 | $140.81 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $901.24 | $974.3598 | $974.37 | $974.40 | $974.20 |