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 | $26.93 | 6.399% | $28.6533 | $28.65 | $28.65 | $28.70 |
Purchase #2 | $248.48 | 4.103% | $258.6751 | $258.68 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
Purchase #3 | $28.57 | 5.626% | $30.1773 | $30.18 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
Purchase #4 | $219.62 | 8.730% | $238.7928 | $238.79 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
Purchase #5 | $184.84 | 8.137% | $199.8804 | $199.88 | $199.90 | $199.90 |
Purchase #6 | $228.42 | 9.538% | $250.2067 | $250.21 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
Purchase #7 | $221.70 | 13.442% | $251.5009 | $251.50 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,158.56 | $1,257.8865 | $1,257.89 | $1,257.95 | $1,258.00 |