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 | $27.89 | 5.746% | $29.4926 | $29.49 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
Purchase #2 | $136.83 | 3.549% | $141.6861 | $141.69 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
Purchase #3 | $196.26 | 3.271% | $202.6797 | $202.68 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
Purchase #4 | $135.57 | 5.375% | $142.8569 | $142.86 | $142.85 | $142.90 |
Purchase #5 | $240.73 | 6.239% | $255.7491 | $255.75 | $255.75 | $255.70 |
Purchase #6 | $226.93 | 11.256% | $252.4732 | $252.47 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
Purchase #7 | $186.87 | 4.530% | $195.3352 | $195.34 | $195.35 | $195.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,151.08 | $1,220.2728 | $1,220.28 | $1,220.30 | $1,220.30 |