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 | $25.71 | 10.860% | $28.5021 | $28.50 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
Purchase #2 | $92.71 | 3.109% | $95.5924 | $95.59 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
Purchase #3 | $154.65 | 13.502% | $175.5308 | $175.53 | $175.55 | $175.50 |
Purchase #4 | $233.79 | 5.804% | $247.3592 | $247.36 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
Purchase #5 | $188.96 | 8.228% | $204.5076 | $204.51 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
Purchase #6 | $220.31 | 6.863% | $235.4299 | $235.43 | $235.45 | $235.40 |
Purchase #7 | $71.90 | 3.237% | $74.2274 | $74.23 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $988.03 | $1,061.1494 | $1,061.15 | $1,061.20 | $1,061.10 |