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 | $28.75 | 3.360% | $29.716 | $29.72 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
Purchase #2 | $62.69 | 11.107% | $69.653 | $69.65 | $69.65 | $69.70 |
Purchase #3 | $164.73 | 13.508% | $186.9817 | $186.98 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
Purchase #4 | $248.81 | 8.327% | $269.5284 | $269.53 | $269.55 | $269.50 |
Purchase #5 | $202.41 | 7.833% | $218.2648 | $218.26 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
Purchase #6 | $230.86 | 7.312% | $247.7405 | $247.74 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
Purchase #7 | $91.49 | 12.870% | $103.2648 | $103.26 | $103.25 | $103.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,029.74 | $1,125.1492 | $1,125.14 | $1,125.15 | $1,125.20 |