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 | $26.40 | 7.870% | $28.4777 | $28.48 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
Purchase #2 | $122.40 | 6.684% | $130.5812 | $130.58 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
Purchase #3 | $160.71 | 3.708% | $166.6691 | $166.67 | $166.65 | $166.70 |
Purchase #4 | $213.81 | 7.665% | $230.1985 | $230.20 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
Purchase #5 | $231.95 | 5.766% | $245.3242 | $245.32 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
Purchase #6 | $61.88 | 4.489% | $64.6578 | $64.66 | $64.65 | $64.70 |
Purchase #7 | $169.33 | 10.503% | $187.1147 | $187.11 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $986.48 | $1,053.0232 | $1,053.02 | $1,053.00 | $1,053.10 |