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 | $26.46 | 10.225% | $29.1655 | $29.17 | $29.15 | $29.20 |
Purchase #2 | $26.94 | 3.836% | $27.9734 | $27.97 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
Purchase #3 | $104.65 | 5.578% | $110.4874 | $110.49 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
Purchase #4 | $51.73 | 10.792% | $57.3127 | $57.31 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
Purchase #5 | $85.92 | 6.483% | $91.4902 | $91.49 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
Purchase #6 | $119.89 | 6.467% | $127.6433 | $127.64 | $127.65 | $127.60 |
Purchase #7 | $61.80 | 5.666% | $65.3016 | $65.30 | $65.30 | $65.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $477.39 | $509.3741 | $509.37 | $509.35 | $509.40 |