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 | $27.39 | 3.510% | $28.3514 | $28.35 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
Purchase #2 | $249.86 | 10.492% | $276.0753 | $276.08 | $276.10 | $276.10 |
Purchase #3 | $242.39 | 9.648% | $265.7758 | $265.78 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
Purchase #4 | $134.65 | 12.418% | $151.3708 | $151.37 | $151.35 | $151.40 |
Purchase #5 | $190.93 | 7.548% | $205.3414 | $205.34 | $205.35 | $205.30 |
Purchase #6 | $158.69 | 6.858% | $169.573 | $169.57 | $169.55 | $169.60 |
Purchase #7 | $176.78 | 8.154% | $191.1946 | $191.19 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,180.69 | $1,287.6823 | $1,287.68 | $1,287.70 | $1,287.80 |