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 | $27.60 | 9.278% | $30.1607 | $30.16 | $30.15 | $30.20 |
Purchase #2 | $200.99 | 3.563% | $208.1513 | $208.15 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
Purchase #3 | $71.27 | 9.575% | $78.0941 | $78.09 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
Purchase #4 | $205.61 | 10.765% | $227.7439 | $227.74 | $227.75 | $227.70 |
Purchase #5 | $187.38 | 9.661% | $205.4828 | $205.48 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
Purchase #6 | $43.50 | 7.190% | $46.6277 | $46.63 | $46.65 | $46.60 |
Purchase #7 | $197.51 | 8.156% | $213.6189 | $213.62 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $933.86 | $1,009.8794 | $1,009.87 | $1,009.90 | $1,009.90 |