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 | $27.36 | 3.362% | $28.2798 | $28.28 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
Purchase #2 | $174.47 | 13.284% | $197.6466 | $197.65 | $197.65 | $197.60 |
Purchase #3 | $21.30 | 12.597% | $23.9832 | $23.98 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
Purchase #4 | $169.55 | 3.595% | $175.6453 | $175.65 | $175.65 | $175.60 |
Purchase #5 | $187.52 | 10.534% | $207.2734 | $207.27 | $207.25 | $207.30 |
Purchase #6 | $161.72 | 9.246% | $176.6726 | $176.67 | $176.65 | $176.70 |
Purchase #7 | $142.46 | 8.690% | $154.8398 | $154.84 | $154.85 | $154.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $884.38 | $964.3407 | $964.34 | $964.35 | $964.30 |