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 | $27.25 | 3.304% | $28.1503 | $28.15 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
Purchase #2 | $181.59 | 4.602% | $189.9468 | $189.95 | $189.95 | $189.90 |
Purchase #3 | $200.60 | 6.448% | $213.5347 | $213.53 | $213.55 | $213.50 |
Purchase #4 | $9.65 | 5.331% | $10.1644 | $10.16 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
Purchase #5 | $237.79 | 11.746% | $265.7208 | $265.72 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
Purchase #6 | $49.62 | 8.174% | $53.6759 | $53.68 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
Purchase #7 | $214.56 | 3.857% | $222.8356 | $222.84 | $222.85 | $222.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $921.06 | $984.0285 | $984.03 | $984.05 | $984.00 |