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 | $27.99 | 10.151% | $30.8313 | $30.83 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
Purchase #2 | $228.58 | 12.865% | $257.9868 | $257.99 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
Purchase #3 | $178.72 | 13.412% | $202.6899 | $202.69 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
Purchase #4 | $37.99 | 5.512% | $40.084 | $40.08 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
Purchase #5 | $196.94 | 3.365% | $203.567 | $203.57 | $203.55 | $203.60 |
Purchase #6 | $162.73 | 3.505% | $168.4337 | $168.43 | $168.45 | $168.40 |
Purchase #7 | $133.59 | 7.594% | $143.7348 | $143.73 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $966.54 | $1,047.3275 | $1,047.32 | $1,047.40 | $1,047.30 |