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 | $26.85 | 5.600% | $28.3536 | $28.35 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
Purchase #2 | $196.69 | 11.400% | $219.1127 | $219.11 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
Purchase #3 | $62.76 | 13.535% | $71.2546 | $71.25 | $71.25 | $71.30 |
Purchase #4 | $207.46 | 12.729% | $233.8676 | $233.87 | $233.85 | $233.90 |
Purchase #5 | $131.92 | 6.690% | $140.7454 | $140.75 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
Purchase #6 | $24.64 | 8.455% | $26.7233 | $26.72 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
Purchase #7 | $179.39 | 6.655% | $191.3284 | $191.33 | $191.35 | $191.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $829.71 | $911.3856 | $911.38 | $911.35 | $911.40 |