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 | $27.31 | 9.731% | $29.9675 | $29.97 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
Purchase #2 | $13.88 | 10.831% | $15.3833 | $15.38 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
Purchase #3 | $247.52 | 8.569% | $268.73 | $268.73 | $268.75 | $268.70 |
Purchase #4 | $77.79 | 6.652% | $82.9646 | $82.96 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
Purchase #5 | $174.27 | 8.145% | $188.4643 | $188.46 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
Purchase #6 | $236.91 | 12.590% | $266.737 | $266.74 | $266.75 | $266.70 |
Purchase #7 | $238.78 | 9.775% | $262.1207 | $262.12 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,016.46 | $1,114.3674 | $1,114.36 | $1,114.35 | $1,114.40 |