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 | $26.99 | 6.745% | $28.8105 | $28.81 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
Purchase #2 | $59.56 | 10.870% | $66.0342 | $66.03 | $66.05 | $66.00 |
Purchase #3 | $196.40 | 6.387% | $208.9441 | $208.94 | $208.95 | $208.90 |
Purchase #4 | $232.85 | 11.429% | $259.4624 | $259.46 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
Purchase #5 | $89.47 | 8.410% | $96.9944 | $96.99 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
Purchase #6 | $48.80 | 10.838% | $54.0889 | $54.09 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
Purchase #7 | $126.85 | 8.150% | $137.1883 | $137.19 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $780.92 | $851.5228 | $851.51 | $851.55 | $851.50 |