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 | $26.90 | 5.804% | $28.4613 | $28.46 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
Purchase #2 | $36.73 | 4.720% | $38.4637 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
Purchase #3 | $69.90 | 12.191% | $78.4215 | $78.42 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
Purchase #4 | $206.62 | 12.222% | $231.8731 | $231.87 | $231.85 | $231.90 |
Purchase #5 | $107.79 | 3.644% | $111.7179 | $111.72 | $111.70 | $111.70 |
Purchase #6 | $69.84 | 13.501% | $79.2691 | $79.27 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
Purchase #7 | $89.64 | 11.399% | $99.8581 | $99.86 | $99.85 | $99.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $607.42 | $668.0647 | $668.06 | $667.95 | $668.20 |