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 | $28.59 | 3.290% | $29.5306 | $29.53 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
Purchase #2 | $115.74 | 11.713% | $129.2966 | $129.30 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
Purchase #3 | $187.34 | 11.221% | $208.3614 | $208.36 | $208.35 | $208.40 |
Purchase #4 | $144.89 | 6.845% | $154.8077 | $154.81 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
Purchase #5 | $149.25 | 9.409% | $163.2929 | $163.29 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
Purchase #6 | $183.33 | 12.492% | $206.2316 | $206.23 | $206.25 | $206.20 |
Purchase #7 | $134.29 | 8.676% | $145.941 | $145.94 | $145.95 | $145.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $943.43 | $1,037.4618 | $1,037.46 | $1,037.50 | $1,037.40 |