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 | $38.91 | 6.691% | $41.5135 | $41.51 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
Purchase #2 | $26.49 | 6.760% | $28.2807 | $28.28 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
Purchase #3 | $28.90 | 6.676% | $30.8294 | $30.83 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
Purchase #4 | $73.93 | 11.320% | $82.2989 | $82.30 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
Purchase #5 | $129.81 | 13.513% | $147.3512 | $147.35 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
Purchase #6 | $126.70 | 9.693% | $138.981 | $138.98 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
Purchase #7 | $130.50 | 5.745% | $137.9972 | $138.00 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $555.24 | $607.2519 | $607.25 | $607.30 | $607.30 |