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 | $28.47 | 3.126% | $29.36 | $29.36 | $29.35 | $29.40 |
Purchase #2 | $168.52 | 13.364% | $191.041 | $191.04 | $191.05 | $191.00 |
Purchase #3 | $91.88 | 9.635% | $100.7326 | $100.73 | $100.75 | $100.70 |
Purchase #4 | $42.45 | 6.708% | $45.2975 | $45.30 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
Purchase #5 | $209.36 | 8.487% | $227.1284 | $227.13 | $227.15 | $227.10 |
Purchase #6 | $211.54 | 9.553% | $231.7484 | $231.75 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
Purchase #7 | $127.80 | 13.645% | $145.2383 | $145.24 | $145.25 | $145.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $880.02 | $970.5462 | $970.55 | $970.60 | $970.40 |