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 | $25.44 | 12.188% | $28.5406 | $28.54 | $28.55 | $28.50 |
Purchase #2 | $75.38 | 9.775% | $82.7484 | $82.75 | $82.75 | $82.70 |
Purchase #3 | $217.34 | 5.736% | $229.8066 | $229.81 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
Purchase #4 | $191.73 | 4.789% | $200.9119 | $200.91 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
Purchase #5 | $213.86 | 5.596% | $225.8276 | $225.83 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
Purchase #6 | $182.88 | 6.762% | $195.2463 | $195.25 | $195.25 | $195.20 |
Purchase #7 | $28.93 | 7.229% | $31.0213 | $31.02 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $935.56 | $994.1027 | $994.11 | $994.10 | $993.90 |