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 | $27.29 | 7.256% | $29.2702 | $29.27 | $29.25 | $29.30 |
Purchase #2 | $50.94 | 8.407% | $55.2225 | $55.22 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
Purchase #3 | $172.36 | 3.109% | $177.7187 | $177.72 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
Purchase #4 | $239.72 | 3.605% | $248.3619 | $248.36 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
Purchase #5 | $143.98 | 9.200% | $157.2262 | $157.23 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
Purchase #6 | $104.71 | 4.107% | $109.0104 | $109.01 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
Purchase #7 | $246.49 | 12.797% | $278.0333 | $278.03 | $278.05 | $278.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $985.49 | $1,054.8432 | $1,054.84 | $1,054.80 | $1,054.80 |