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 | $26.58 | 13.541% | $30.1792 | $30.18 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
Purchase #2 | $232.99 | 11.357% | $259.4507 | $259.45 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
Purchase #3 | $125.49 | 11.524% | $139.9515 | $139.95 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
Purchase #4 | $107.53 | 12.305% | $120.7616 | $120.76 | $120.75 | $120.80 |
Purchase #5 | $64.61 | 13.219% | $73.1508 | $73.15 | $73.15 | $73.20 |
Purchase #6 | $172.40 | 3.233% | $177.9737 | $177.97 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
Purchase #7 | $238.30 | 6.766% | $254.4234 | $254.42 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $967.90 | $1,055.8909 | $1,055.88 | $1,055.85 | $1,056.10 |