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 | $29.59 | 4.287% | $30.8585 | $30.86 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
Purchase #2 | $182.61 | 10.197% | $201.2307 | $201.23 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
Purchase #3 | $238.77 | 3.597% | $247.3586 | $247.36 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
Purchase #4 | $216.82 | 12.302% | $243.4932 | $243.49 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
Purchase #5 | $188.55 | 6.403% | $200.6229 | $200.62 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
Purchase #6 | $196.40 | 9.564% | $215.1837 | $215.18 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
Purchase #7 | $6.45 | 4.747% | $6.7562 | $6.76 | $6.75 | $6.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,059.19 | $1,145.5038 | $1,145.50 | $1,145.50 | $1,145.60 |