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 | $28.83 | 6.503% | $30.7048 | $30.70 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
Purchase #2 | $144.45 | 9.360% | $157.9705 | $157.97 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
Purchase #3 | $191.36 | 12.679% | $215.6225 | $215.62 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
Purchase #4 | $164.50 | 10.856% | $182.3581 | $182.36 | $182.35 | $182.40 |
Purchase #5 | $144.32 | 12.451% | $162.2893 | $162.29 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
Purchase #6 | $154.70 | 8.815% | $168.3368 | $168.34 | $168.35 | $168.30 |
Purchase #7 | $162.42 | 10.154% | $178.9121 | $178.91 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $990.58 | $1,096.1941 | $1,096.19 | $1,096.15 | $1,096.20 |