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 | $26.83 | 5.740% | $28.37 | $28.37 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
Purchase #2 | $42.83 | 6.386% | $45.5651 | $45.57 | $45.55 | $45.60 |
Purchase #3 | $33.47 | 3.340% | $34.5879 | $34.59 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
Purchase #4 | $228.84 | 10.849% | $253.6669 | $253.67 | $253.65 | $253.70 |
Purchase #5 | $128.72 | 5.745% | $136.115 | $136.12 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
Purchase #6 | $240.76 | 5.418% | $253.8044 | $253.80 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
Purchase #7 | $40.93 | 6.590% | $43.6273 | $43.63 | $43.65 | $43.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $742.38 | $795.7366 | $795.75 | $795.70 | $795.80 |