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 | $26.27 | 8.686% | $28.5518 | $28.55 | $28.55 | $28.60 |
Purchase #2 | $158.71 | 3.276% | $163.9093 | $163.91 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
Purchase #3 | $212.86 | 12.855% | $240.2232 | $240.22 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
Purchase #4 | $157.96 | 12.543% | $177.7729 | $177.77 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
Purchase #5 | $92.55 | 11.788% | $103.4598 | $103.46 | $103.45 | $103.50 |
Purchase #6 | $239.39 | 5.670% | $252.9634 | $252.96 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
Purchase #7 | $201.74 | 5.115% | $212.059 | $212.06 | $212.05 | $212.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,089.48 | $1,178.9394 | $1,178.93 | $1,178.85 | $1,179.10 |