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 | $26.81 | 10.408% | $29.6004 | $29.60 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
Purchase #2 | $104.80 | 11.200% | $116.5376 | $116.54 | $116.55 | $116.50 |
Purchase #3 | $145.83 | 10.612% | $161.3055 | $161.31 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
Purchase #4 | $217.45 | 6.338% | $231.232 | $231.23 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
Purchase #5 | $137.28 | 4.786% | $143.8502 | $143.85 | $143.85 | $143.90 |
Purchase #6 | $167.48 | 4.158% | $174.4438 | $174.44 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
Purchase #7 | $212.59 | 4.724% | $222.6328 | $222.63 | $222.65 | $222.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,012.24 | $1,079.6023 | $1,079.60 | $1,079.65 | $1,079.50 |