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 | $27.80 | 7.150% | $29.7877 | $29.79 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
Purchase #2 | $39.95 | 4.781% | $41.86 | $41.86 | $41.85 | $41.90 |
Purchase #3 | $175.83 | 3.325% | $181.6763 | $181.68 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
Purchase #4 | $204.40 | 10.504% | $225.8702 | $225.87 | $225.85 | $225.90 |
Purchase #5 | $228.41 | 4.544% | $238.789 | $238.79 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
Purchase #6 | $171.54 | 3.823% | $178.098 | $178.10 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
Purchase #7 | $98.32 | 4.355% | $102.6018 | $102.60 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $946.25 | $998.6830 | $998.69 | $998.70 | $998.80 |