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 | $25.53 | 11.700% | $28.517 | $28.52 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
Purchase #2 | $79.88 | 10.332% | $88.1332 | $88.13 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
Purchase #3 | $60.72 | 6.425% | $64.6213 | $64.62 | $64.60 | $64.60 |
Purchase #4 | $82.99 | 7.854% | $89.508 | $89.51 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
Purchase #5 | $228.51 | 13.724% | $259.8707 | $259.87 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
Purchase #6 | $113.68 | 7.720% | $122.4561 | $122.46 | $122.45 | $122.50 |
Purchase #7 | $173.54 | 9.267% | $189.622 | $189.62 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $764.85 | $842.7283 | $842.73 | $842.65 | $842.70 |