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 | $26.27 | 8.403% | $28.4775 | $28.48 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
Purchase #2 | $176.99 | 10.450% | $195.4855 | $195.49 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
Purchase #3 | $221.45 | 8.271% | $239.7661 | $239.77 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
Purchase #4 | $248.96 | 13.869% | $283.4883 | $283.49 | $283.50 | $283.50 |
Purchase #5 | $55.92 | 6.783% | $59.7131 | $59.71 | $59.70 | $59.70 |
Purchase #6 | $121.30 | 4.201% | $126.3958 | $126.40 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
Purchase #7 | $193.51 | 10.645% | $214.1091 | $214.11 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,044.40 | $1,147.4354 | $1,147.45 | $1,147.45 | $1,147.50 |