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 | $27.59 | 3.523% | $28.562 | $28.56 | $28.55 | $28.60 |
Purchase #2 | $118.39 | 8.431% | $128.3715 | $128.37 | $128.35 | $128.40 |
Purchase #3 | $129.68 | 13.247% | $146.8587 | $146.86 | $146.85 | $146.90 |
Purchase #4 | $116.26 | 11.696% | $129.8578 | $129.86 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
Purchase #5 | $243.28 | 10.305% | $268.35 | $268.35 | $268.35 | $268.40 |
Purchase #6 | $192.83 | 6.550% | $205.4604 | $205.46 | $205.45 | $205.50 |
Purchase #7 | $243.57 | 7.725% | $262.3858 | $262.39 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,071.60 | $1,169.8462 | $1,169.85 | $1,169.80 | $1,170.10 |