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 | $26.84 | 6.182% | $28.4992 | $28.50 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
Purchase #2 | $117.42 | 8.468% | $127.3631 | $127.36 | $127.35 | $127.40 |
Purchase #3 | $88.66 | 12.674% | $99.8968 | $99.90 | $99.90 | $99.90 |
Purchase #4 | $191.41 | 5.825% | $202.5596 | $202.56 | $202.55 | $202.60 |
Purchase #5 | $216.66 | 7.475% | $232.8553 | $232.86 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
Purchase #6 | $248.98 | 12.496% | $280.0925 | $280.09 | $280.10 | $280.10 |
Purchase #7 | $89.79 | 11.115% | $99.7702 | $99.77 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $979.76 | $1,071.0367 | $1,071.04 | $1,071.00 | $1,071.20 |