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 | $27.39 | 5.118% | $28.7918 | $28.79 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
Purchase #2 | $95.89 | 10.347% | $105.8117 | $105.81 | $105.80 | $105.80 |
Purchase #3 | $23.65 | 8.305% | $25.6141 | $25.61 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
Purchase #4 | $104.75 | 11.310% | $116.5972 | $116.60 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
Purchase #5 | $209.62 | 4.321% | $218.6777 | $218.68 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
Purchase #6 | $248.60 | 3.662% | $257.7037 | $257.70 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
Purchase #7 | $233.64 | 12.111% | $261.9361 | $261.94 | $261.95 | $261.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $943.54 | $1,015.1323 | $1,015.13 | $1,015.15 | $1,015.10 |