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 | $25.43 | 11.367% | $28.3206 | $28.32 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
Purchase #2 | $102.96 | 5.241% | $108.3561 | $108.36 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
Purchase #3 | $221.31 | 3.593% | $229.2617 | $229.26 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
Purchase #4 | $43.42 | 7.519% | $46.6847 | $46.68 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
Purchase #5 | $173.60 | 8.491% | $188.3404 | $188.34 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
Purchase #6 | $124.97 | 3.672% | $129.5589 | $129.56 | $129.55 | $129.60 |
Purchase #7 | $48.25 | 12.698% | $54.3768 | $54.38 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $739.94 | $784.8992 | $784.90 | $784.90 | $785.00 |