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 | $28.79 | 3.570% | $29.8178 | $29.82 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
Purchase #2 | $244.70 | 7.224% | $262.3771 | $262.38 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
Purchase #3 | $156.45 | 4.550% | $163.5685 | $163.57 | $163.55 | $163.60 |
Purchase #4 | $20.70 | 13.350% | $23.4635 | $23.46 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
Purchase #5 | $172.89 | 11.742% | $193.1907 | $193.19 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
Purchase #6 | $84.39 | 12.179% | $94.6679 | $94.67 | $94.65 | $94.70 |
Purchase #7 | $231.84 | 7.241% | $248.6275 | $248.63 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $939.76 | $1,015.7130 | $1,015.72 | $1,015.70 | $1,015.80 |