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 | $25.89 | 8.195% | $28.0117 | $28.01 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
Purchase #2 | $249.78 | 3.473% | $258.4549 | $258.45 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
Purchase #3 | $100.97 | 3.581% | $104.5857 | $104.59 | $104.60 | $104.60 |
Purchase #4 | $120.86 | 5.352% | $127.3284 | $127.33 | $127.35 | $127.30 |
Purchase #5 | $104.77 | 3.819% | $108.7712 | $108.77 | $108.75 | $108.80 |
Purchase #6 | $59.87 | 9.264% | $65.4164 | $65.42 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
Purchase #7 | $182.43 | 9.418% | $199.6113 | $199.61 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $844.57 | $892.1796 | $892.18 | $892.15 | $892.20 |