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 | $24.89 | 13.761% | $28.3151 | $28.32 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
Purchase #2 | $17.78 | 6.129% | $18.8697 | $18.87 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
Purchase #3 | $13.60 | 5.444% | $14.3404 | $14.34 | $14.35 | $14.30 |
Purchase #4 | $37.31 | 3.743% | $38.7065 | $38.71 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
Purchase #5 | $140.50 | 11.190% | $156.222 | $156.22 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
Purchase #6 | $244.32 | 4.310% | $254.8502 | $254.85 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
Purchase #7 | $102.51 | 13.580% | $116.4309 | $116.43 | $116.45 | $116.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $580.91 | $627.7348 | $627.74 | $627.70 | $627.70 |