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 | $28.49 | 5.185% | $29.9672 | $29.97 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
Purchase #2 | $244.96 | 12.749% | $276.19 | $276.19 | $276.20 | $276.20 |
Purchase #3 | $68.75 | 6.303% | $73.0833 | $73.08 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
Purchase #4 | $72.92 | 5.300% | $76.7848 | $76.78 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
Purchase #5 | $112.52 | 5.618% | $118.8414 | $118.84 | $118.85 | $118.80 |
Purchase #6 | $233.81 | 5.307% | $246.2183 | $246.22 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
Purchase #7 | $197.45 | 5.262% | $207.8398 | $207.84 | $207.85 | $207.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $958.90 | $1,028.9248 | $1,028.92 | $1,028.95 | $1,028.90 |