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 | $25.64 | 9.745% | $28.1386 | $28.14 | $28.15 | $28.10 |
Purchase #2 | $178.88 | 3.619% | $185.3537 | $185.35 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
Purchase #3 | $105.96 | 11.401% | $118.0405 | $118.04 | $118.05 | $118.00 |
Purchase #4 | $245.31 | 5.826% | $259.6018 | $259.60 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
Purchase #5 | $206.74 | 9.310% | $225.9875 | $225.99 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
Purchase #6 | $137.57 | 4.833% | $144.2188 | $144.22 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
Purchase #7 | $83.56 | 4.610% | $87.4121 | $87.41 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $983.66 | $1,048.7530 | $1,048.75 | $1,048.75 | $1,048.70 |