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 | $27.52 | 5.350% | $28.9923 | $28.99 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
Purchase #2 | $169.28 | 10.181% | $186.5144 | $186.51 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
Purchase #3 | $228.90 | 4.409% | $238.9922 | $238.99 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
Purchase #4 | $239.51 | 9.433% | $262.103 | $262.10 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
Purchase #5 | $67.36 | 12.225% | $75.5948 | $75.59 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
Purchase #6 | $212.78 | 9.339% | $232.6515 | $232.65 | $232.65 | $232.70 |
Purchase #7 | $83.64 | 8.331% | $90.608 | $90.61 | $90.60 | $90.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,028.99 | $1,115.4562 | $1,115.44 | $1,115.45 | $1,115.50 |