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 | $26.75 | 6.179% | $28.4029 | $28.40 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
Purchase #2 | $34.91 | 8.569% | $37.9014 | $37.90 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
Purchase #3 | $51.90 | 11.202% | $57.7138 | $57.71 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
Purchase #4 | $19.78 | 10.248% | $21.8071 | $21.81 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
Purchase #5 | $67.50 | 6.108% | $71.6229 | $71.62 | $71.60 | $71.60 |
Purchase #6 | $137.68 | 3.285% | $142.2028 | $142.20 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
Purchase #7 | $174.33 | 12.426% | $195.9922 | $195.99 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $512.85 | $555.6431 | $555.63 | $555.60 | $555.60 |