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 | $20.41 | 4.270% | $21.2815 | $21.28 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
Purchase #2 | $37.41 | 5.787% | $39.5749 | $39.57 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
Purchase #3 | $247.57 | 13.426% | $280.8087 | $280.81 | $280.80 | $280.80 |
Purchase #4 | $233.43 | 5.635% | $246.5838 | $246.58 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
Purchase #5 | $163.45 | 8.445% | $177.2534 | $177.25 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
Purchase #6 | $72.71 | 8.463% | $78.8634 | $78.86 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
Purchase #7 | $227.49 | 3.652% | $235.7979 | $235.80 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,002.47 | $1,080.1636 | $1,080.15 | $1,080.15 | $1,080.30 |