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 | $27.61 | 3.359% | $28.5374 | $28.54 | $28.55 | $28.50 |
Purchase #2 | $195.43 | 9.584% | $214.16 | $214.16 | $214.15 | $214.20 |
Purchase #3 | $127.88 | 7.634% | $137.6424 | $137.64 | $137.65 | $137.60 |
Purchase #4 | $68.52 | 10.399% | $75.6454 | $75.65 | $75.65 | $75.60 |
Purchase #5 | $159.73 | 9.705% | $175.2318 | $175.23 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
Purchase #6 | $185.40 | 3.803% | $192.4508 | $192.45 | $192.45 | $192.50 |
Purchase #7 | $201.31 | 12.343% | $226.1577 | $226.16 | $226.15 | $226.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $965.88 | $1,049.8255 | $1,049.83 | $1,049.85 | $1,049.80 |