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 | $27.70 | 8.784% | $30.1332 | $30.13 | $30.15 | $30.10 |
Purchase #2 | $211.53 | 4.825% | $221.7363 | $221.74 | $221.75 | $221.70 |
Purchase #3 | $174.47 | 3.194% | $180.0426 | $180.04 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
Purchase #4 | $43.59 | 11.153% | $48.4516 | $48.45 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
Purchase #5 | $78.95 | 7.577% | $84.932 | $84.93 | $84.95 | $84.90 |
Purchase #6 | $237.73 | 12.695% | $267.9098 | $267.91 | $267.90 | $267.90 |
Purchase #7 | $230.39 | 4.732% | $241.2921 | $241.29 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,004.36 | $1,074.4976 | $1,074.49 | $1,074.55 | $1,074.40 |