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 | $25.59 | 11.300% | $28.4817 | $28.48 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
Purchase #2 | $44.45 | 6.487% | $47.3335 | $47.33 | $47.35 | $47.30 |
Purchase #3 | $91.35 | 3.418% | $94.4723 | $94.47 | $94.45 | $94.50 |
Purchase #4 | $136.67 | 5.151% | $143.7099 | $143.71 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
Purchase #5 | $241.93 | 7.299% | $259.5885 | $259.59 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
Purchase #6 | $120.26 | 8.245% | $130.1754 | $130.18 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
Purchase #7 | $198.96 | 9.276% | $217.4155 | $217.42 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $859.21 | $921.1768 | $921.18 | $921.20 | $921.20 |