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 | $25.89 | 9.440% | $28.334 | $28.33 | $28.35 | $28.30 |
Purchase #2 | $182.80 | 10.194% | $201.4346 | $201.43 | $201.45 | $201.40 |
Purchase #3 | $244.30 | 13.411% | $277.0631 | $277.06 | $277.05 | $277.10 |
Purchase #4 | $197.60 | 10.811% | $218.9625 | $218.96 | $218.95 | $219.00 |
Purchase #5 | $192.44 | 10.782% | $213.1889 | $213.19 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
Purchase #6 | $144.58 | 5.607% | $152.6866 | $152.69 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
Purchase #7 | $11.88 | 7.722% | $12.7974 | $12.80 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $999.49 | $1,104.4671 | $1,104.46 | $1,104.50 | $1,104.50 |