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 | $28.95 | 3.272% | $29.8972 | $29.90 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
Purchase #2 | $38.47 | 11.110% | $42.744 | $42.74 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
Purchase #3 | $133.77 | 8.109% | $144.6174 | $144.62 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
Purchase #4 | $130.34 | 7.302% | $139.8574 | $139.86 | $139.85 | $139.90 |
Purchase #5 | $24.62 | 12.159% | $27.6135 | $27.61 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
Purchase #6 | $196.72 | 9.135% | $214.6904 | $214.69 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
Purchase #7 | $248.47 | 12.326% | $279.0964 | $279.10 | $279.10 | $279.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $801.34 | $878.5163 | $878.52 | $878.50 | $878.50 |