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 | $27.80 | 9.340% | $30.3965 | $30.40 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
Purchase #2 | $66.79 | 3.551% | $69.1617 | $69.16 | $69.15 | $69.20 |
Purchase #3 | $238.62 | 7.331% | $256.1132 | $256.11 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
Purchase #4 | $214.25 | 3.538% | $221.8302 | $221.83 | $221.85 | $221.80 |
Purchase #5 | $217.41 | 7.269% | $233.2135 | $233.21 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
Purchase #6 | $212.34 | 11.461% | $236.6763 | $236.68 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
Purchase #7 | $220.47 | 8.794% | $239.8581 | $239.86 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,197.68 | $1,287.2495 | $1,287.25 | $1,287.25 | $1,287.30 |