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 | $26.57 | 8.540% | $28.8391 | $28.84 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
Purchase #2 | $116.36 | 12.812% | $131.268 | $131.27 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
Purchase #3 | $54.86 | 4.535% | $57.3479 | $57.35 | $57.35 | $57.30 |
Purchase #4 | $34.46 | 5.113% | $36.2219 | $36.22 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
Purchase #5 | $58.88 | 12.496% | $66.2376 | $66.24 | $66.25 | $66.20 |
Purchase #6 | $77.50 | 13.437% | $87.9137 | $87.91 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
Purchase #7 | $223.74 | 13.498% | $253.9404 | $253.94 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $592.37 | $661.7686 | $661.77 | $661.75 | $661.60 |