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 | $25.53 | 12.854% | $28.8116 | $28.81 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
Purchase #2 | $34.96 | 9.143% | $38.1564 | $38.16 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
Purchase #3 | $162.93 | 11.824% | $182.1948 | $182.19 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
Purchase #4 | $80.60 | 7.365% | $86.5362 | $86.54 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
Purchase #5 | $131.80 | 8.294% | $142.7315 | $142.73 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
Purchase #6 | $81.77 | 4.567% | $85.5044 | $85.50 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
Purchase #7 | $250.77 | 5.112% | $263.5894 | $263.59 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $768.36 | $827.5243 | $827.52 | $827.55 | $827.50 |