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 | $28.78 | 4.371% | $30.038 | $30.04 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
Purchase #2 | $182.83 | 9.237% | $199.718 | $199.72 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
Purchase #3 | $158.85 | 8.460% | $172.2887 | $172.29 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
Purchase #4 | $218.73 | 5.811% | $231.4404 | $231.44 | $231.45 | $231.40 |
Purchase #5 | $94.94 | 10.620% | $105.0226 | $105.02 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
Purchase #6 | $189.41 | 13.283% | $214.5693 | $214.57 | $214.55 | $214.60 |
Purchase #7 | $247.25 | 3.309% | $255.4315 | $255.43 | $255.45 | $255.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,120.79 | $1,208.5085 | $1,208.51 | $1,208.50 | $1,208.40 |