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 | $24.72 | 13.222% | $27.9885 | $27.99 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
Purchase #2 | $141.77 | 6.387% | $150.8248 | $150.82 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
Purchase #3 | $250.26 | 5.759% | $264.6725 | $264.67 | $264.65 | $264.70 |
Purchase #4 | $150.70 | 5.229% | $158.5801 | $158.58 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
Purchase #5 | $144.80 | 10.264% | $159.6623 | $159.66 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
Purchase #6 | $145.61 | 5.781% | $154.0277 | $154.03 | $154.05 | $154.00 |
Purchase #7 | $239.90 | 6.470% | $255.4215 | $255.42 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,097.76 | $1,171.1774 | $1,171.17 | $1,171.15 | $1,171.20 |