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 | $25.25 | 12.592% | $28.4295 | $28.43 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
Purchase #2 | $187.59 | 4.487% | $196.0072 | $196.01 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
Purchase #3 | $71.88 | 5.490% | $75.8262 | $75.83 | $75.85 | $75.80 |
Purchase #4 | $69.25 | 4.440% | $72.3247 | $72.32 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
Purchase #5 | $49.25 | 6.489% | $52.4458 | $52.45 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
Purchase #6 | $16.75 | 12.692% | $18.8759 | $18.88 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
Purchase #7 | $135.52 | 8.705% | $147.317 | $147.32 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $555.49 | $591.2263 | $591.24 | $591.25 | $591.10 |