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 | $18.30 | 5.219% | $19.2551 | $19.26 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
Purchase #2 | $224.93 | 11.326% | $250.4056 | $250.41 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
Purchase #3 | $203.38 | 5.713% | $214.9991 | $215.00 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
Purchase #4 | $150.41 | 8.258% | $162.8309 | $162.83 | $162.85 | $162.80 |
Purchase #5 | $90.40 | 7.299% | $96.9983 | $97.00 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
Purchase #6 | $246.59 | 13.768% | $280.5405 | $280.54 | $280.55 | $280.50 |
Purchase #7 | $247.29 | 10.541% | $273.3568 | $273.36 | $273.35 | $273.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,181.30 | $1,298.3863 | $1,298.40 | $1,298.40 | $1,298.40 |