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 | $27.36 | 8.114% | $29.58 | $29.58 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
Purchase #2 | $250.37 | 4.418% | $261.4313 | $261.43 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
Purchase #3 | $202.26 | 5.465% | $213.3135 | $213.31 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
Purchase #4 | $213.62 | 8.744% | $232.2989 | $232.30 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
Purchase #5 | $246.68 | 9.771% | $270.7831 | $270.78 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
Purchase #6 | $17.79 | 6.629% | $18.9693 | $18.97 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
Purchase #7 | $186.80 | 8.440% | $202.5659 | $202.57 | $202.55 | $202.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,144.88 | $1,228.9420 | $1,228.94 | $1,228.95 | $1,229.00 |