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 | $26.80 | 4.650% | $28.0462 | $28.05 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
Purchase #2 | $11.92 | 6.393% | $12.682 | $12.68 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
Purchase #3 | $56.32 | 13.301% | $63.8111 | $63.81 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
Purchase #4 | $208.87 | 4.135% | $217.5068 | $217.51 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
Purchase #5 | $88.71 | 8.380% | $96.1439 | $96.14 | $96.15 | $96.10 |
Purchase #6 | $71.29 | 7.391% | $76.559 | $76.56 | $76.55 | $76.60 |
Purchase #7 | $24.54 | 8.402% | $26.6019 | $26.60 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $488.45 | $521.3509 | $521.35 | $521.35 | $521.30 |