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 | $26.62 | 5.235% | $28.0136 | $28.01 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
Purchase #2 | $189.62 | 4.729% | $198.5871 | $198.59 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
Purchase #3 | $114.81 | 5.183% | $120.7606 | $120.76 | $120.75 | $120.80 |
Purchase #4 | $192.68 | 13.761% | $219.1947 | $219.19 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
Purchase #5 | $169.96 | 9.866% | $186.7283 | $186.73 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
Purchase #6 | $110.57 | 3.674% | $114.6323 | $114.63 | $114.65 | $114.60 |
Purchase #7 | $125.33 | 9.110% | $136.7476 | $136.75 | $136.75 | $136.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $929.59 | $1,004.6642 | $1,004.66 | $1,004.70 | $1,004.60 |