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 | $27.60 | 3.700% | $28.6212 | $28.62 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
Purchase #2 | $25.65 | 13.224% | $29.042 | $29.04 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
Purchase #3 | $23.28 | 11.280% | $25.906 | $25.91 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
Purchase #4 | $195.86 | 11.576% | $218.5328 | $218.53 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
Purchase #5 | $101.84 | 9.518% | $111.5331 | $111.53 | $111.55 | $111.50 |
Purchase #6 | $90.34 | 13.116% | $102.189 | $102.19 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
Purchase #7 | $189.70 | 11.693% | $211.8816 | $211.88 | $211.90 | $211.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $654.27 | $727.7057 | $727.70 | $727.75 | $727.60 |