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 | $26.77 | 5.751% | $28.3095 | $28.31 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
Purchase #2 | $32.51 | 4.682% | $34.0321 | $34.03 | $34.05 | $34.00 |
Purchase #3 | $237.61 | 3.381% | $245.6436 | $245.64 | $245.65 | $245.60 |
Purchase #4 | $126.87 | 5.822% | $134.2564 | $134.26 | $134.25 | $134.30 |
Purchase #5 | $150.70 | 13.184% | $170.5683 | $170.57 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
Purchase #6 | $201.57 | 3.513% | $208.6512 | $208.65 | $208.65 | $208.70 |
Purchase #7 | $53.58 | 7.218% | $57.4474 | $57.45 | $57.45 | $57.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $829.61 | $878.9085 | $878.91 | $878.90 | $878.90 |