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 | $25.42 | 12.263% | $28.5373 | $28.54 | $28.55 | $28.50 |
Purchase #2 | $24.95 | 12.385% | $28.0401 | $28.04 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
Purchase #3 | $34.78 | 13.140% | $39.3501 | $39.35 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
Purchase #4 | $133.60 | 3.436% | $138.1905 | $138.19 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
Purchase #5 | $247.67 | 7.364% | $265.9084 | $265.91 | $265.90 | $265.90 |
Purchase #6 | $116.58 | 5.636% | $123.1504 | $123.15 | $123.15 | $123.20 |
Purchase #7 | $101.89 | 10.147% | $112.2288 | $112.23 | $112.25 | $112.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $684.89 | $735.4056 | $735.41 | $735.45 | $735.40 |