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 | $26.71 | 6.395% | $28.4181 | $28.42 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
Purchase #2 | $68.42 | 6.367% | $72.7763 | $72.78 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
Purchase #3 | $167.33 | 10.307% | $184.5767 | $184.58 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
Purchase #4 | $153.98 | 5.184% | $161.9623 | $161.96 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
Purchase #5 | $114.55 | 9.642% | $125.5949 | $125.59 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
Purchase #6 | $222.41 | 10.145% | $244.9735 | $244.97 | $244.95 | $245.00 |
Purchase #7 | $172.96 | 7.635% | $186.1655 | $186.17 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $926.36 | $1,004.4673 | $1,004.47 | $1,004.45 | $1,004.60 |