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 | 7.539% | $28.6914 | $28.69 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
Purchase #2 | $81.27 | 8.376% | $88.0772 | $88.08 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
Purchase #3 | $46.44 | 5.606% | $49.0434 | $49.04 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
Purchase #4 | $194.74 | 12.150% | $218.4009 | $218.40 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
Purchase #5 | $249.45 | 5.210% | $262.4463 | $262.45 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
Purchase #6 | $33.93 | 7.148% | $36.3553 | $36.36 | $36.35 | $36.40 |
Purchase #7 | $198.35 | 12.501% | $223.1457 | $223.15 | $223.15 | $223.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $830.86 | $906.1602 | $906.17 | $906.20 | $906.10 |