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 | $25.48 | 10.135% | $28.0624 | $28.06 | $28.05 | $28.10 |
Purchase #2 | $104.61 | 6.547% | $111.4588 | $111.46 | $111.45 | $111.50 |
Purchase #3 | $167.26 | 4.233% | $174.3401 | $174.34 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
Purchase #4 | $145.42 | 6.467% | $154.8243 | $154.82 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
Purchase #5 | $59.40 | 3.224% | $61.3151 | $61.32 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
Purchase #6 | $248.89 | 9.560% | $272.6839 | $272.68 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
Purchase #7 | $208.53 | 13.534% | $236.7525 | $236.75 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $959.59 | $1,039.4371 | $1,039.43 | $1,039.40 | $1,039.50 |