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 | $27.25 | 11.231% | $30.3104 | $30.31 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
Purchase #2 | $248.50 | 3.263% | $256.6086 | $256.61 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
Purchase #3 | $128.75 | 9.182% | $140.5718 | $140.57 | $140.55 | $140.60 |
Purchase #4 | $207.38 | 10.609% | $229.3809 | $229.38 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
Purchase #5 | $115.82 | 9.800% | $127.1704 | $127.17 | $127.15 | $127.20 |
Purchase #6 | $230.42 | 7.495% | $247.69 | $247.69 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
Purchase #7 | $236.32 | 6.307% | $251.2247 | $251.22 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,194.44 | $1,282.9568 | $1,282.95 | $1,282.90 | $1,283.00 |