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 | $26.50 | 8.666% | $28.7965 | $28.80 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
Purchase #2 | $112.31 | 13.512% | $127.4853 | $127.49 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
Purchase #3 | $236.47 | 7.280% | $253.685 | $253.69 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
Purchase #4 | $127.63 | 10.385% | $140.8844 | $140.88 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
Purchase #5 | $241.48 | 5.794% | $255.4714 | $255.47 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
Purchase #6 | $81.30 | 13.460% | $92.243 | $92.24 | $92.25 | $92.20 |
Purchase #7 | $124.80 | 6.621% | $133.063 | $133.06 | $133.05 | $133.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $950.49 | $1,031.6286 | $1,031.63 | $1,031.65 | $1,031.70 |