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 | $27.40 | 3.834% | $28.4505 | $28.45 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
Purchase #2 | $65.56 | 3.371% | $67.77 | $67.77 | $67.75 | $67.80 |
Purchase #3 | $165.47 | 8.709% | $179.8808 | $179.88 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
Purchase #4 | $206.97 | 9.426% | $226.479 | $226.48 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
Purchase #5 | $153.32 | 13.173% | $173.5168 | $173.52 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
Purchase #6 | $74.68 | 12.125% | $83.735 | $83.74 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
Purchase #7 | $82.82 | 12.212% | $92.934 | $92.93 | $92.95 | $92.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $776.22 | $852.7661 | $852.77 | $852.80 | $852.80 |