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 | $28.53 | 5.702% | $30.1568 | $30.16 | $30.15 | $30.20 |
Purchase #2 | $146.60 | 5.577% | $154.7759 | $154.78 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
Purchase #3 | $197.65 | 11.662% | $220.6999 | $220.70 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
Purchase #4 | $213.86 | 10.631% | $236.5955 | $236.60 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
Purchase #5 | $58.29 | 7.346% | $62.572 | $62.57 | $62.55 | $62.60 |
Purchase #6 | $236.69 | 12.231% | $265.6396 | $265.64 | $265.65 | $265.60 |
Purchase #7 | $189.46 | 8.194% | $204.9844 | $204.98 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,071.08 | $1,175.4241 | $1,175.43 | $1,175.45 | $1,175.50 |