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 | $28.40 | 3.434% | $29.3753 | $29.38 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
Purchase #2 | $102.96 | 8.160% | $111.3615 | $111.36 | $111.35 | $111.40 |
Purchase #3 | $246.82 | 8.319% | $267.353 | $267.35 | $267.35 | $267.40 |
Purchase #4 | $153.65 | 11.303% | $171.0171 | $171.02 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
Purchase #5 | $234.52 | 11.453% | $261.3796 | $261.38 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
Purchase #6 | $103.62 | 7.352% | $111.2381 | $111.24 | $111.25 | $111.20 |
Purchase #7 | $88.51 | 8.170% | $95.7413 | $95.74 | $95.75 | $95.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $958.48 | $1,047.4659 | $1,047.47 | $1,047.50 | $1,047.50 |