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 | $28.31 | 5.813% | $29.9557 | $29.96 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
Purchase #2 | $184.36 | 11.639% | $205.8177 | $205.82 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
Purchase #3 | $215.31 | 13.868% | $245.1692 | $245.17 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
Purchase #4 | $126.87 | 12.687% | $142.966 | $142.97 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
Purchase #5 | $54.46 | 12.693% | $61.3726 | $61.37 | $61.35 | $61.40 |
Purchase #6 | $223.38 | 12.510% | $251.3248 | $251.32 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
Purchase #7 | $134.35 | 10.458% | $148.4003 | $148.40 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $967.04 | $1,085.0063 | $1,085.01 | $1,084.90 | $1,085.10 |