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 | $27.40 | 6.871% | $29.2827 | $29.28 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
Purchase #2 | $93.65 | 5.176% | $98.4973 | $98.50 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
Purchase #3 | $212.89 | 5.390% | $224.3648 | $224.36 | $224.35 | $224.40 |
Purchase #4 | $216.70 | 5.863% | $229.4051 | $229.41 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
Purchase #5 | $39.60 | 12.457% | $44.533 | $44.53 | $44.55 | $44.50 |
Purchase #6 | $204.76 | 8.563% | $222.2936 | $222.29 | $222.30 | $222.30 |
Purchase #7 | $185.25 | 5.505% | $195.448 | $195.45 | $195.45 | $195.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $980.25 | $1,043.8245 | $1,043.82 | $1,043.85 | $1,043.80 |