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 | $26.68 | 5.446% | $28.133 | $28.13 | $28.15 | $28.10 |
Purchase #2 | $57.51 | 4.283% | $59.9732 | $59.97 | $59.95 | $60.00 |
Purchase #3 | $229.56 | 13.270% | $260.0226 | $260.02 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
Purchase #4 | $201.26 | 7.147% | $215.6441 | $215.64 | $215.65 | $215.60 |
Purchase #5 | $101.57 | 6.363% | $108.0329 | $108.03 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
Purchase #6 | $130.57 | 5.319% | $137.515 | $137.52 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
Purchase #7 | $48.86 | 9.114% | $53.3131 | $53.31 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $796.01 | $862.6339 | $862.62 | $862.60 | $862.50 |