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 | $28.34 | 3.824% | $29.4237 | $29.42 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
Purchase #2 | $96.80 | 11.566% | $107.9959 | $108.00 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
Purchase #3 | $49.77 | 4.144% | $51.8325 | $51.83 | $51.85 | $51.80 |
Purchase #4 | $7.75 | 7.597% | $8.3388 | $8.34 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
Purchase #5 | $37.93 | 5.560% | $40.0389 | $40.04 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
Purchase #6 | $27.97 | 9.104% | $30.5164 | $30.52 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
Purchase #7 | $236.47 | 8.224% | $255.9173 | $255.92 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $485.03 | $524.0635 | $524.07 | $524.05 | $523.90 |