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 | $25.84 | 10.293% | $28.4997 | $28.50 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
Purchase #2 | $214.75 | 9.325% | $234.7754 | $234.78 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
Purchase #3 | $202.86 | 6.798% | $216.6504 | $216.65 | $216.65 | $216.70 |
Purchase #4 | $180.91 | 7.712% | $194.8618 | $194.86 | $194.85 | $194.90 |
Purchase #5 | $48.56 | 12.145% | $54.4576 | $54.46 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
Purchase #6 | $202.85 | 8.409% | $219.9077 | $219.91 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
Purchase #7 | $72.62 | 13.468% | $82.4005 | $82.40 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $948.39 | $1,031.5531 | $1,031.56 | $1,031.55 | $1,031.70 |