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 | $28.67 | 3.530% | $29.6821 | $29.68 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
Purchase #2 | $249.25 | 12.386% | $280.1221 | $280.12 | $280.10 | $280.10 |
Purchase #3 | $149.72 | 8.324% | $162.1827 | $162.18 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
Purchase #4 | $85.74 | 4.338% | $89.4594 | $89.46 | $89.45 | $89.50 |
Purchase #5 | $18.90 | 8.820% | $20.567 | $20.57 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
Purchase #6 | $242.49 | 4.710% | $253.9113 | $253.91 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
Purchase #7 | $45.30 | 6.285% | $48.1471 | $48.15 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $820.07 | $884.0717 | $884.07 | $884.05 | $884.10 |