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 | $26.31 | 8.209% | $28.4698 | $28.47 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
Purchase #2 | $134.51 | 11.666% | $150.2019 | $150.20 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
Purchase #3 | $220.70 | 9.804% | $242.3374 | $242.34 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
Purchase #4 | $244.56 | 8.833% | $266.162 | $266.16 | $266.15 | $266.20 |
Purchase #5 | $233.61 | 10.170% | $257.3681 | $257.37 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
Purchase #6 | $67.65 | 11.385% | $75.352 | $75.35 | $75.35 | $75.40 |
Purchase #7 | $247.61 | 3.216% | $255.5731 | $255.57 | $255.55 | $255.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,174.95 | $1,275.4643 | $1,275.46 | $1,275.40 | $1,275.60 |