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 | $54.91 | 4.314% | $57.2788 | $57.28 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
Purchase #2 | $161.31 | 5.381% | $169.9901 | $169.99 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
Purchase #3 | $207.36 | 13.194% | $234.7191 | $234.72 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
Purchase #4 | $114.49 | 8.755% | $124.5136 | $124.51 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
Purchase #5 | $89.50 | 7.418% | $96.1391 | $96.14 | $96.15 | $96.10 |
Purchase #6 | $244.31 | 12.593% | $275.076 | $275.08 | $275.10 | $275.10 |
Purchase #7 | $28.77 | 6.591% | $30.6662 | $30.67 | $30.65 | $30.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $900.65 | $988.3829 | $988.39 | $988.40 | $988.40 |