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 | $28.35 | 6.224% | $30.1145 | $30.11 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
Purchase #2 | $159.42 | 6.152% | $169.2275 | $169.23 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
Purchase #3 | $209.80 | 5.399% | $221.1271 | $221.13 | $221.15 | $221.10 |
Purchase #4 | $250.97 | 3.116% | $258.7902 | $258.79 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
Purchase #5 | $212.46 | 13.383% | $240.8935 | $240.89 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
Purchase #6 | $74.88 | 5.198% | $78.7723 | $78.77 | $78.75 | $78.80 |
Purchase #7 | $153.38 | 12.500% | $172.5525 | $172.55 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,089.26 | $1,171.4776 | $1,171.47 | $1,171.50 | $1,171.50 |