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 | $27.36 | 4.570% | $28.6104 | $28.61 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
Purchase #2 | $209.84 | 7.138% | $224.8184 | $224.82 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
Purchase #3 | $174.40 | 8.184% | $188.6729 | $188.67 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
Purchase #4 | $212.62 | 12.103% | $238.3534 | $238.35 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
Purchase #5 | $164.75 | 6.126% | $174.8426 | $174.84 | $174.85 | $174.80 |
Purchase #6 | $40.65 | 11.871% | $45.4756 | $45.48 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
Purchase #7 | $219.92 | 13.507% | $249.6246 | $249.62 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,049.54 | $1,150.3979 | $1,150.39 | $1,150.35 | $1,150.40 |