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 | $26.78 | 7.212% | $28.7114 | $28.71 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
Purchase #2 | $198.96 | 3.731% | $206.3832 | $206.38 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
Purchase #3 | $236.91 | 10.162% | $260.9848 | $260.98 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
Purchase #4 | $233.52 | 10.240% | $257.4324 | $257.43 | $257.45 | $257.40 |
Purchase #5 | $202.47 | 3.292% | $209.1353 | $209.14 | $209.15 | $209.10 |
Purchase #6 | $23.40 | 4.433% | $24.4373 | $24.44 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
Purchase #7 | $156.62 | 12.299% | $175.8827 | $175.88 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,078.66 | $1,162.9671 | $1,162.96 | $1,163.05 | $1,162.90 |