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 | $25.70 | 9.251% | $28.0775 | $28.08 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
Purchase #2 | $221.30 | 5.353% | $233.1462 | $233.15 | $233.15 | $233.10 |
Purchase #3 | $152.32 | 13.247% | $172.4978 | $172.50 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
Purchase #4 | $153.74 | 5.813% | $162.6769 | $162.68 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
Purchase #5 | $195.95 | 5.719% | $207.1564 | $207.16 | $207.15 | $207.20 |
Purchase #6 | $249.85 | 12.217% | $280.3742 | $280.37 | $280.35 | $280.40 |
Purchase #7 | $42.28 | 3.718% | $43.852 | $43.85 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,041.14 | $1,127.7810 | $1,127.79 | $1,127.80 | $1,127.90 |