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 | $26.96 | 5.294% | $28.3873 | $28.39 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
Purchase #2 | $115.27 | 9.544% | $126.2714 | $126.27 | $126.25 | $126.30 |
Purchase #3 | $57.41 | 5.586% | $60.6169 | $60.62 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
Purchase #4 | $85.30 | 4.400% | $89.0532 | $89.05 | $89.05 | $89.10 |
Purchase #5 | $36.37 | 4.301% | $37.9343 | $37.93 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
Purchase #6 | $115.50 | 6.624% | $123.1507 | $123.15 | $123.15 | $123.20 |
Purchase #7 | $221.57 | 5.553% | $233.8738 | $233.87 | $233.85 | $233.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $658.38 | $699.2876 | $699.28 | $699.25 | $699.40 |