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 | $28.43 | 3.250% | $29.354 | $29.35 | $29.35 | $29.40 |
Purchase #2 | $27.78 | 4.280% | $28.969 | $28.97 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
Purchase #3 | $95.64 | 5.111% | $100.5282 | $100.53 | $100.55 | $100.50 |
Purchase #4 | $248.78 | 11.230% | $276.718 | $276.72 | $276.70 | $276.70 |
Purchase #5 | $165.43 | 6.859% | $176.7768 | $176.78 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
Purchase #6 | $244.53 | 5.505% | $257.9914 | $257.99 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
Purchase #7 | $106.93 | 12.640% | $120.446 | $120.45 | $120.45 | $120.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $917.52 | $990.7834 | $990.79 | $990.80 | $990.80 |