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 | $25.99 | 5.658% | $27.4605 | $27.46 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
Purchase #2 | $241.95 | 3.650% | $250.7812 | $250.78 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
Purchase #3 | $152.94 | 12.573% | $172.1691 | $172.17 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
Purchase #4 | $154.90 | 3.539% | $160.3819 | $160.38 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
Purchase #5 | $250.61 | 13.153% | $283.5727 | $283.57 | $283.55 | $283.60 |
Purchase #6 | $131.47 | 8.396% | $142.5082 | $142.51 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
Purchase #7 | $184.41 | 3.678% | $191.1926 | $191.19 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,142.27 | $1,228.0662 | $1,228.06 | $1,228.05 | $1,228.20 |