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 | $46.27 | 3.858% | $48.0551 | $48.06 | $48.05 | $48.10 |
Purchase #2 | $28.47 | 12.234% | $31.953 | $31.95 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
Purchase #3 | $68.90 | 5.311% | $72.5593 | $72.56 | $72.55 | $72.60 |
Purchase #4 | $246.69 | 13.420% | $279.7958 | $279.80 | $279.80 | $279.80 |
Purchase #5 | $206.47 | 4.197% | $215.1355 | $215.14 | $215.15 | $215.10 |
Purchase #6 | $210.31 | 12.414% | $236.4179 | $236.42 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
Purchase #7 | $173.57 | 5.458% | $183.0435 | $183.04 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $980.68 | $1,066.9601 | $1,066.97 | $1,066.95 | $1,067.00 |