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 | $27.45 | 3.524% | $28.4173 | $28.42 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
Purchase #2 | $131.88 | 7.413% | $141.6563 | $141.66 | $141.65 | $141.70 |
Purchase #3 | $81.75 | 11.597% | $91.2305 | $91.23 | $91.25 | $91.20 |
Purchase #4 | $197.98 | 7.194% | $212.2227 | $212.22 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
Purchase #5 | $78.42 | 11.687% | $87.5849 | $87.58 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
Purchase #6 | $210.28 | 13.161% | $237.955 | $237.96 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
Purchase #7 | $225.37 | 10.103% | $248.1391 | $248.14 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $953.13 | $1,047.2058 | $1,047.21 | $1,047.20 | $1,047.20 |