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 | $28.74 | 5.219% | $30.2399 | $30.24 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
Purchase #2 | $205.28 | 3.674% | $212.822 | $212.82 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
Purchase #3 | $94.50 | 3.222% | $97.5448 | $97.54 | $97.55 | $97.50 |
Purchase #4 | $79.54 | 9.486% | $87.0852 | $87.09 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
Purchase #5 | $97.43 | 7.395% | $104.6349 | $104.63 | $104.65 | $104.60 |
Purchase #6 | $189.45 | 4.388% | $197.7631 | $197.76 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
Purchase #7 | $246.87 | 13.186% | $279.4223 | $279.42 | $279.40 | $279.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $941.81 | $1,009.5122 | $1,009.50 | $1,009.50 | $1,009.40 |