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 | 3.581% | $18.4167 | $18.42 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
Purchase #2 | $164.73 | 9.154% | $179.8094 | $179.81 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
Purchase #3 | $164.78 | 10.455% | $182.0077 | $182.01 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
Purchase #4 | $192.29 | 7.389% | $206.4983 | $206.50 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
Purchase #5 | $226.70 | 3.385% | $234.3738 | $234.37 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
Purchase #6 | $167.29 | 10.188% | $184.3335 | $184.33 | $184.35 | $184.30 |
Purchase #7 | $27.66 | 13.686% | $31.4455 | $31.45 | $31.45 | $31.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $961.23 | $1,036.8849 | $1,036.89 | $1,036.85 | $1,036.80 |