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 | $25.59 | 10.403% | $28.2521 | $28.25 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
Purchase #2 | $238.56 | 9.820% | $261.9866 | $261.99 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
Purchase #3 | $159.32 | 13.502% | $180.8314 | $180.83 | $180.85 | $180.80 |
Purchase #4 | $197.81 | 8.771% | $215.1599 | $215.16 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
Purchase #5 | $226.97 | 3.211% | $234.258 | $234.26 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
Purchase #6 | $223.51 | 4.660% | $233.9256 | $233.93 | $233.95 | $233.90 |
Purchase #7 | $175.31 | 8.415% | $190.0623 | $190.06 | $190.05 | $190.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,247.07 | $1,344.4759 | $1,344.48 | $1,344.50 | $1,344.60 |