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 | $16.51 | 9.160% | $18.0223 | $18.02 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
Purchase #2 | $151.94 | 13.359% | $172.2377 | $172.24 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
Purchase #3 | $235.72 | 12.217% | $264.5179 | $264.52 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
Purchase #4 | $84.97 | 13.835% | $96.7256 | $96.73 | $96.75 | $96.70 |
Purchase #5 | $210.68 | 6.732% | $224.863 | $224.86 | $224.85 | $224.90 |
Purchase #6 | $162.75 | 6.660% | $173.5892 | $173.59 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
Purchase #7 | $89.71 | 8.261% | $97.1209 | $97.12 | $97.10 | $97.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $952.28 | $1,047.0766 | $1,047.08 | $1,047.05 | $1,047.00 |