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 | $24.95 | 13.590% | $28.3407 | $28.34 | $28.35 | $28.30 |
Purchase #2 | $170.30 | 7.575% | $183.2002 | $183.20 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
Purchase #3 | $233.92 | 3.179% | $241.3563 | $241.36 | $241.35 | $241.40 |
Purchase #4 | $27.75 | 6.625% | $29.5884 | $29.59 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
Purchase #5 | $250.98 | 6.695% | $267.7831 | $267.78 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
Purchase #6 | $243.47 | 4.460% | $254.3288 | $254.33 | $254.35 | $254.30 |
Purchase #7 | $40.87 | 3.687% | $42.3769 | $42.38 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $992.24 | $1,046.9744 | $1,046.98 | $1,047.05 | $1,047.00 |