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 | $25.94 | 13.746% | $29.5057 | $29.51 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
Purchase #2 | $172.78 | 4.179% | $180.0005 | $180.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
Purchase #3 | $74.78 | 13.244% | $84.6839 | $84.68 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
Purchase #4 | $171.60 | 8.571% | $186.3078 | $186.31 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
Purchase #5 | $83.30 | 6.501% | $88.7153 | $88.72 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
Purchase #6 | $202.77 | 11.739% | $226.5732 | $226.57 | $226.55 | $226.60 |
Purchase #7 | $231.97 | 3.486% | $240.0565 | $240.06 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $963.14 | $1,035.8429 | $1,035.85 | $1,035.80 | $1,035.90 |