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 | $26.35 | 9.215% | $28.7782 | $28.78 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
Purchase #2 | $112.28 | 13.171% | $127.0684 | $127.07 | $127.05 | $127.10 |
Purchase #3 | $189.49 | 5.146% | $199.2412 | $199.24 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
Purchase #4 | $67.60 | 8.301% | $73.2115 | $73.21 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
Purchase #5 | $61.34 | 7.379% | $65.8663 | $65.87 | $65.85 | $65.90 |
Purchase #6 | $163.76 | 8.713% | $178.0284 | $178.03 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
Purchase #7 | $155.38 | 6.377% | $165.2886 | $165.29 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $776.20 | $837.4826 | $837.49 | $837.50 | $837.50 |