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 | $26.58 | 6.314% | $28.2583 | $28.26 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
Purchase #2 | $147.94 | 13.311% | $167.6323 | $167.63 | $167.65 | $167.60 |
Purchase #3 | $132.82 | 3.325% | $137.2363 | $137.24 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
Purchase #4 | $54.48 | 9.306% | $59.5499 | $59.55 | $59.55 | $59.50 |
Purchase #5 | $198.34 | 9.727% | $217.6325 | $217.63 | $217.65 | $217.60 |
Purchase #6 | $182.61 | 12.507% | $205.449 | $205.45 | $205.45 | $205.40 |
Purchase #7 | $250.32 | 5.387% | $263.8047 | $263.80 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $993.09 | $1,079.5630 | $1,079.56 | $1,079.60 | $1,079.40 |