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 | $25.50 | 9.409% | $27.8993 | $27.90 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
Purchase #2 | $109.77 | 3.703% | $113.8348 | $113.83 | $113.85 | $113.80 |
Purchase #3 | $228.32 | 11.611% | $254.8302 | $254.83 | $254.85 | $254.80 |
Purchase #4 | $225.63 | 9.387% | $246.8099 | $246.81 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
Purchase #5 | $210.38 | 13.233% | $238.2196 | $238.22 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
Purchase #6 | $189.60 | 4.869% | $198.8316 | $198.83 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
Purchase #7 | $116.29 | 3.201% | $120.0124 | $120.01 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,105.49 | $1,200.4378 | $1,200.43 | $1,200.45 | $1,200.30 |