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 | $26.39 | 5.303% | $27.7895 | $27.79 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
Purchase #2 | $100.36 | 3.218% | $103.5896 | $103.59 | $103.60 | $103.60 |
Purchase #3 | $91.64 | 9.574% | $100.4136 | $100.41 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
Purchase #4 | $250.58 | 4.760% | $262.5076 | $262.51 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
Purchase #5 | $226.69 | 3.104% | $233.7265 | $233.73 | $233.75 | $233.70 |
Purchase #6 | $235.42 | 9.339% | $257.4059 | $257.41 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
Purchase #7 | $239.28 | 13.140% | $270.7214 | $270.72 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,170.36 | $1,256.1541 | $1,256.16 | $1,256.15 | $1,256.10 |