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 | $28.40 | 3.808% | $29.4815 | $29.48 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
Purchase #2 | $10.99 | 13.697% | $12.4953 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
Purchase #3 | $191.80 | 8.244% | $207.612 | $207.61 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
Purchase #4 | $168.36 | 12.129% | $188.7804 | $188.78 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
Purchase #5 | $208.71 | 9.481% | $228.4978 | $228.50 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
Purchase #6 | $217.99 | 6.806% | $232.8264 | $232.83 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
Purchase #7 | $112.71 | 7.256% | $120.8882 | $120.89 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $938.96 | $1,020.5816 | $1,020.59 | $1,020.65 | $1,020.60 |