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 | $26.31 | 7.508% | $28.2854 | $28.29 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
Purchase #2 | $199.34 | 13.568% | $226.3865 | $226.39 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
Purchase #3 | $186.59 | 3.874% | $193.8185 | $193.82 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
Purchase #4 | $241.43 | 8.341% | $261.5677 | $261.57 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
Purchase #5 | $140.42 | 11.262% | $156.2341 | $156.23 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
Purchase #6 | $41.54 | 9.390% | $45.4406 | $45.44 | $45.45 | $45.40 |
Purchase #7 | $250.28 | 5.382% | $263.7501 | $263.75 | $263.75 | $263.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,085.91 | $1,175.4829 | $1,175.49 | $1,175.50 | $1,175.50 |