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 | $25.47 | 10.116% | $28.0465 | $28.05 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
Purchase #2 | $238.73 | 8.374% | $258.7213 | $258.72 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
Purchase #3 | $242.93 | 12.105% | $272.3367 | $272.34 | $272.35 | $272.30 |
Purchase #4 | $203.80 | 3.859% | $211.6646 | $211.66 | $211.65 | $211.70 |
Purchase #5 | $230.53 | 9.516% | $252.4672 | $252.47 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
Purchase #6 | $146.72 | 11.828% | $164.074 | $164.07 | $164.05 | $164.10 |
Purchase #7 | $164.71 | 5.626% | $173.9766 | $173.98 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,252.89 | $1,361.2869 | $1,361.29 | $1,361.25 | $1,361.30 |