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 | $27.90 | 8.763% | $30.3449 | $30.34 | $30.35 | $30.30 |
Purchase #2 | $216.84 | 3.601% | $224.6484 | $224.65 | $224.65 | $224.60 |
Purchase #3 | $52.33 | 6.513% | $55.7383 | $55.74 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
Purchase #4 | $128.93 | 12.111% | $144.5447 | $144.54 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
Purchase #5 | $37.99 | 12.819% | $42.8599 | $42.86 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
Purchase #6 | $240.75 | 11.398% | $268.1907 | $268.19 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
Purchase #7 | $217.33 | 9.116% | $237.1418 | $237.14 | $237.15 | $237.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $922.07 | $1,003.4687 | $1,003.46 | $1,003.50 | $1,003.30 |