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 | $26.35 | 8.173% | $28.5036 | $28.50 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
Purchase #2 | $172.61 | 4.334% | $180.0909 | $180.09 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
Purchase #3 | $103.66 | 11.255% | $115.3269 | $115.33 | $115.35 | $115.30 |
Purchase #4 | $34.57 | 6.579% | $36.8444 | $36.84 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
Purchase #5 | $148.48 | 3.468% | $153.6293 | $153.63 | $153.65 | $153.60 |
Purchase #6 | $221.67 | 4.341% | $231.2927 | $231.29 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
Purchase #7 | $85.48 | 10.154% | $94.1596 | $94.16 | $94.15 | $94.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $792.82 | $839.8474 | $839.84 | $839.90 | $839.80 |