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 | $27.46 | 3.830% | $28.5117 | $28.51 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
Purchase #2 | $162.74 | 9.595% | $178.3549 | $178.35 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
Purchase #3 | $138.38 | 9.337% | $151.3005 | $151.30 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
Purchase #4 | $138.46 | 6.612% | $147.615 | $147.62 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
Purchase #5 | $72.90 | 3.610% | $75.5317 | $75.53 | $75.55 | $75.50 |
Purchase #6 | $37.46 | 12.299% | $42.0672 | $42.07 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
Purchase #7 | $201.75 | 11.367% | $224.6829 | $224.68 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $779.15 | $848.0639 | $848.06 | $848.05 | $848.10 |