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 | $29.58 | 4.592% | $30.9383 | $30.94 | $30.95 | $30.90 |
Purchase #2 | $204.49 | 5.141% | $215.0028 | $215.00 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
Purchase #3 | $99.98 | 13.845% | $113.8222 | $113.82 | $113.80 | $113.80 |
Purchase #4 | $141.92 | 10.249% | $156.4654 | $156.47 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
Purchase #5 | $207.48 | 4.284% | $216.3684 | $216.37 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
Purchase #6 | $245.95 | 9.160% | $268.479 | $268.48 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
Purchase #7 | $189.74 | 12.371% | $213.2127 | $213.21 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,119.14 | $1,214.2888 | $1,214.29 | $1,214.25 | $1,214.30 |