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 | $28.71 | 4.524% | $30.0088 | $30.01 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
Purchase #2 | $178.48 | 12.345% | $200.5134 | $200.51 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
Purchase #3 | $178.72 | 4.535% | $186.825 | $186.83 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
Purchase #4 | $148.41 | 3.383% | $153.4307 | $153.43 | $153.45 | $153.40 |
Purchase #5 | $117.71 | 9.648% | $129.0667 | $129.07 | $129.05 | $129.10 |
Purchase #6 | $187.27 | 12.260% | $210.2293 | $210.23 | $210.25 | $210.20 |
Purchase #7 | $203.49 | 6.126% | $215.9558 | $215.96 | $215.95 | $216.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,042.79 | $1,126.0297 | $1,126.04 | $1,126.05 | $1,126.00 |