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 | $26.94 | 9.668% | $29.5446 | $29.54 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
Purchase #2 | $159.68 | 3.330% | $164.9973 | $165.00 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
Purchase #3 | $51.35 | 6.324% | $54.5974 | $54.60 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
Purchase #4 | $221.92 | 8.478% | $240.7344 | $240.73 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
Purchase #5 | $113.79 | 12.244% | $127.7224 | $127.72 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
Purchase #6 | $173.71 | 12.619% | $195.6305 | $195.63 | $195.65 | $195.60 |
Purchase #7 | $140.94 | 5.725% | $149.0088 | $149.01 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $888.33 | $962.2354 | $962.23 | $962.25 | $962.10 |