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 | $25.99 | 7.688% | $27.9881 | $27.99 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
Purchase #2 | $177.93 | 3.379% | $183.9423 | $183.94 | $183.95 | $183.90 |
Purchase #3 | $170.43 | 12.184% | $191.1952 | $191.20 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
Purchase #4 | $223.35 | 9.760% | $245.149 | $245.15 | $245.15 | $245.10 |
Purchase #5 | $120.85 | 7.274% | $129.6406 | $129.64 | $129.65 | $129.60 |
Purchase #6 | $136.84 | 4.591% | $143.1223 | $143.12 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
Purchase #7 | $188.79 | 5.260% | $198.7204 | $198.72 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,044.18 | $1,119.7579 | $1,119.76 | $1,119.75 | $1,119.60 |