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 | $28.47 | 6.450% | $30.3063 | $30.31 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
Purchase #2 | $185.28 | 13.496% | $210.2854 | $210.29 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
Purchase #3 | $34.50 | 4.485% | $36.0473 | $36.05 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
Purchase #4 | $240.98 | 6.541% | $256.7425 | $256.74 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
Purchase #5 | $244.35 | 12.433% | $274.73 | $274.73 | $274.75 | $274.70 |
Purchase #6 | $205.26 | 4.330% | $214.1478 | $214.15 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
Purchase #7 | $17.27 | 8.356% | $18.7131 | $18.71 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $956.11 | $1,040.9724 | $1,040.98 | $1,041.00 | $1,040.80 |