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 | $27.88 | 3.361% | $28.817 | $28.82 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
Purchase #2 | $158.33 | 5.620% | $167.2281 | $167.23 | $167.25 | $167.20 |
Purchase #3 | $152.56 | 12.843% | $172.1533 | $172.15 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
Purchase #4 | $240.67 | 8.693% | $261.5914 | $261.59 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
Purchase #5 | $225.56 | 6.811% | $240.9229 | $240.92 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
Purchase #6 | $33.91 | 8.291% | $36.7215 | $36.72 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
Purchase #7 | $141.29 | 5.330% | $148.8208 | $148.82 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $980.20 | $1,056.2550 | $1,056.25 | $1,056.20 | $1,056.20 |