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 | $26.40 | 12.175% | $29.6142 | $29.61 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
Purchase #2 | $101.63 | 6.826% | $108.5673 | $108.57 | $108.55 | $108.60 |
Purchase #3 | $161.35 | 6.744% | $172.2314 | $172.23 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
Purchase #4 | $152.73 | 5.122% | $160.5528 | $160.55 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
Purchase #5 | $222.70 | 3.707% | $230.9555 | $230.96 | $230.95 | $231.00 |
Purchase #6 | $205.88 | 9.451% | $225.3377 | $225.34 | $225.35 | $225.30 |
Purchase #7 | $145.33 | 5.246% | $152.954 | $152.95 | $152.95 | $153.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,016.02 | $1,080.2129 | $1,080.21 | $1,080.20 | $1,080.30 |