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 | $28.30 | 4.415% | $29.5494 | $29.55 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
Purchase #2 | $23.36 | 5.605% | $24.6693 | $24.67 | $24.65 | $24.70 |
Purchase #3 | $36.55 | 6.470% | $38.9148 | $38.91 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
Purchase #4 | $208.86 | 7.328% | $224.1653 | $224.17 | $224.15 | $224.20 |
Purchase #5 | $90.34 | 13.386% | $102.4329 | $102.43 | $102.45 | $102.40 |
Purchase #6 | $206.95 | 7.869% | $223.2349 | $223.23 | $223.25 | $223.20 |
Purchase #7 | $147.85 | 12.397% | $166.179 | $166.18 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $742.21 | $809.1456 | $809.14 | $809.15 | $809.10 |