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 | $27.56 | 4.520% | $28.8057 | $28.81 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
Purchase #2 | $22.90 | 13.346% | $25.9562 | $25.96 | $25.95 | $26.00 |
Purchase #3 | $66.59 | 9.403% | $72.8515 | $72.85 | $72.85 | $72.90 |
Purchase #4 | $182.64 | 12.197% | $204.9166 | $204.92 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
Purchase #5 | $76.89 | 7.795% | $82.8836 | $82.88 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
Purchase #6 | $164.89 | 9.859% | $181.1465 | $181.15 | $181.15 | $181.10 |
Purchase #7 | $86.84 | 5.759% | $91.8411 | $91.84 | $91.85 | $91.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $628.31 | $688.4012 | $688.41 | $688.40 | $688.40 |