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 | $27.91 | 3.273% | $28.8235 | $28.82 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
Purchase #2 | $184.78 | 3.632% | $191.4912 | $191.49 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
Purchase #3 | $194.49 | 12.402% | $218.6106 | $218.61 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
Purchase #4 | $128.43 | 10.211% | $141.544 | $141.54 | $141.55 | $141.50 |
Purchase #5 | $216.66 | 3.655% | $224.5789 | $224.58 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
Purchase #6 | $99.59 | 13.435% | $112.9699 | $112.97 | $112.95 | $113.00 |
Purchase #7 | $130.69 | 8.712% | $142.0757 | $142.08 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $982.55 | $1,060.0938 | $1,060.09 | $1,060.10 | $1,060.10 |