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 | $25.34 | 12.582% | $28.5283 | $28.53 | $28.55 | $28.50 |
Purchase #2 | $45.77 | 5.462% | $48.27 | $48.27 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
Purchase #3 | $241.38 | 11.493% | $269.1218 | $269.12 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
Purchase #4 | $183.52 | 9.593% | $201.1251 | $201.13 | $201.15 | $201.10 |
Purchase #5 | $186.36 | 9.104% | $203.3262 | $203.33 | $203.35 | $203.30 |
Purchase #6 | $179.25 | 12.612% | $201.857 | $201.86 | $201.85 | $201.90 |
Purchase #7 | $201.99 | 7.298% | $216.7312 | $216.73 | $216.75 | $216.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,063.61 | $1,168.9596 | $1,168.97 | $1,169.00 | $1,168.90 |