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 | $17.78 | 3.390% | $18.3827 | $18.38 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
Purchase #2 | $208.73 | 10.175% | $229.9683 | $229.97 | $229.95 | $230.00 |
Purchase #3 | $21.35 | 9.616% | $23.403 | $23.40 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
Purchase #4 | $130.85 | 8.703% | $142.2379 | $142.24 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
Purchase #5 | $201.94 | 12.375% | $226.9301 | $226.93 | $226.95 | $226.90 |
Purchase #6 | $204.99 | 4.362% | $213.9317 | $213.93 | $213.95 | $213.90 |
Purchase #7 | $216.84 | 12.827% | $244.6541 | $244.65 | $244.65 | $244.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,002.48 | $1,099.5078 | $1,099.50 | $1,099.55 | $1,099.50 |