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 | $27.25 | 5.728% | $28.8109 | $28.81 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
Purchase #2 | $50.77 | 7.473% | $54.564 | $54.56 | $54.55 | $54.60 |
Purchase #3 | $137.88 | 13.457% | $156.4345 | $156.43 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
Purchase #4 | $134.36 | 8.493% | $145.7712 | $145.77 | $145.75 | $145.80 |
Purchase #5 | $212.41 | 13.262% | $240.5798 | $240.58 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
Purchase #6 | $160.83 | 3.124% | $165.8543 | $165.85 | $165.85 | $165.90 |
Purchase #7 | $84.78 | 3.862% | $88.0542 | $88.05 | $88.05 | $88.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $808.28 | $880.0689 | $880.05 | $880.05 | $880.20 |