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 | $25.92 | 8.678% | $28.1693 | $28.17 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
Purchase #2 | $80.48 | 10.298% | $88.7678 | $88.77 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
Purchase #3 | $82.94 | 4.540% | $86.7055 | $86.71 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
Purchase #4 | $78.95 | 4.306% | $82.3496 | $82.35 | $82.35 | $82.30 |
Purchase #5 | $40.57 | 4.768% | $42.5044 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #6 | $131.31 | 4.659% | $137.4277 | $137.43 | $137.45 | $137.40 |
Purchase #7 | $48.62 | 7.868% | $52.4454 | $52.45 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $488.79 | $518.3697 | $518.38 | $518.35 | $518.30 |