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 | $27.53 | 3.365% | $28.4564 | $28.46 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
Purchase #2 | $77.72 | 10.577% | $85.9404 | $85.94 | $85.95 | $85.90 |
Purchase #3 | $213.33 | 12.564% | $240.1328 | $240.13 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
Purchase #4 | $172.67 | 11.222% | $192.047 | $192.05 | $192.05 | $192.00 |
Purchase #5 | $32.43 | 5.743% | $34.2925 | $34.29 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
Purchase #6 | $87.25 | 9.464% | $95.5073 | $95.51 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
Purchase #7 | $250.77 | 11.601% | $279.8618 | $279.86 | $279.85 | $279.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $861.70 | $956.2382 | $956.24 | $956.25 | $956.20 |