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 | $27.83 | 3.524% | $28.8107 | $28.81 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
Purchase #2 | $23.34 | 4.726% | $24.443 | $24.44 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
Purchase #3 | $151.29 | 5.321% | $159.3401 | $159.34 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
Purchase #4 | $83.25 | 5.865% | $88.1326 | $88.13 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
Purchase #5 | $126.36 | 7.484% | $135.8168 | $135.82 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
Purchase #6 | $118.80 | 11.565% | $132.5392 | $132.54 | $132.55 | $132.50 |
Purchase #7 | $147.81 | 3.534% | $153.0336 | $153.03 | $153.05 | $153.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $678.68 | $722.1160 | $722.11 | $722.15 | $721.90 |