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 | $28.33 | 3.403% | $29.2941 | $29.29 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
Purchase #2 | $168.94 | 5.580% | $178.3669 | $178.37 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
Purchase #3 | $249.28 | 10.837% | $276.2945 | $276.29 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
Purchase #4 | $147.85 | 13.211% | $167.3825 | $167.38 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
Purchase #5 | $96.32 | 13.708% | $109.5235 | $109.52 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
Purchase #6 | $217.38 | 11.250% | $241.8353 | $241.84 | $241.85 | $241.80 |
Purchase #7 | $238.86 | 3.763% | $247.8483 | $247.85 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,146.96 | $1,250.5451 | $1,250.54 | $1,250.55 | $1,250.50 |