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 | $27.79 | 3.475% | $28.7557 | $28.76 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
Purchase #2 | $123.67 | 12.134% | $138.6761 | $138.68 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
Purchase #3 | $64.65 | 9.764% | $70.9624 | $70.96 | $70.95 | $71.00 |
Purchase #4 | $142.74 | 3.278% | $147.419 | $147.42 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
Purchase #5 | $172.44 | 4.520% | $180.2343 | $180.23 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
Purchase #6 | $246.70 | 6.412% | $262.5184 | $262.52 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
Purchase #7 | $183.59 | 13.669% | $208.6849 | $208.68 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $961.58 | $1,037.2508 | $1,037.25 | $1,037.25 | $1,037.30 |