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 | $26.74 | 5.612% | $28.2406 | $28.24 | $28.25 | $28.20 |
Purchase #2 | $177.71 | 3.397% | $183.7468 | $183.75 | $183.75 | $183.70 |
Purchase #3 | $29.34 | 4.851% | $30.7633 | $30.76 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
Purchase #4 | $198.63 | 12.604% | $223.6653 | $223.67 | $223.65 | $223.70 |
Purchase #5 | $197.83 | 13.428% | $224.3946 | $224.39 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
Purchase #6 | $104.31 | 7.744% | $112.3878 | $112.39 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
Purchase #7 | $205.59 | 13.300% | $232.9335 | $232.93 | $232.95 | $232.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $940.15 | $1,036.1319 | $1,036.13 | $1,036.15 | $1,036.10 |