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 | $26.90 | 7.235% | $28.8462 | $28.85 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
Purchase #2 | $99.98 | 7.508% | $107.4865 | $107.49 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
Purchase #3 | $70.31 | 13.610% | $79.8792 | $79.88 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
Purchase #4 | $78.83 | 8.361% | $85.421 | $85.42 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
Purchase #5 | $31.97 | 4.791% | $33.5017 | $33.50 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
Purchase #6 | $217.77 | 6.135% | $231.1302 | $231.13 | $231.15 | $231.10 |
Purchase #7 | $129.61 | 9.767% | $142.269 | $142.27 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $655.37 | $708.5338 | $708.54 | $708.55 | $708.50 |