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 | $26.31 | 7.185% | $28.2004 | $28.20 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
Purchase #2 | $110.61 | 8.271% | $119.7586 | $119.76 | $119.75 | $119.80 |
Purchase #3 | $213.75 | 3.650% | $221.5519 | $221.55 | $221.55 | $221.60 |
Purchase #4 | $207.59 | 9.773% | $227.8778 | $227.88 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
Purchase #5 | $94.65 | 4.603% | $99.0067 | $99.01 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
Purchase #6 | $150.39 | 7.530% | $161.7144 | $161.71 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
Purchase #7 | $159.28 | 12.853% | $179.7523 | $179.75 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $962.58 | $1,037.8621 | $1,037.86 | $1,037.85 | $1,038.00 |