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 | $26.47 | 11.855% | $29.608 | $29.61 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
Purchase #2 | $198.78 | 4.676% | $208.075 | $208.08 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
Purchase #3 | $222.72 | 3.335% | $230.1477 | $230.15 | $230.15 | $230.10 |
Purchase #4 | $148.46 | 9.573% | $162.6721 | $162.67 | $162.65 | $162.70 |
Purchase #5 | $37.78 | 6.672% | $40.3007 | $40.30 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
Purchase #6 | $249.51 | 3.681% | $258.6945 | $258.69 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
Purchase #7 | $217.72 | 12.193% | $244.2666 | $244.27 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,101.44 | $1,173.7646 | $1,173.77 | $1,173.75 | $1,173.80 |