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 | $26.84 | 6.190% | $28.5014 | $28.50 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
Purchase #2 | $230.35 | 10.345% | $254.1797 | $254.18 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
Purchase #3 | $53.25 | 12.404% | $59.8551 | $59.86 | $59.85 | $59.90 |
Purchase #4 | $194.36 | 8.803% | $211.4695 | $211.47 | $211.45 | $211.50 |
Purchase #5 | $169.93 | 6.372% | $180.7579 | $180.76 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
Purchase #6 | $55.78 | 6.268% | $59.2763 | $59.28 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
Purchase #7 | $232.45 | 9.750% | $255.1139 | $255.11 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $962.96 | $1,049.1538 | $1,049.16 | $1,049.15 | $1,049.30 |