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 | $26.59 | 5.133% | $27.9549 | $27.95 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
Purchase #2 | $65.42 | 5.618% | $69.0953 | $69.10 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
Purchase #3 | $83.92 | 5.218% | $88.2989 | $88.30 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
Purchase #4 | $36.29 | 9.536% | $39.7506 | $39.75 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
Purchase #5 | $166.28 | 13.230% | $188.2788 | $188.28 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
Purchase #6 | $130.66 | 5.336% | $137.632 | $137.63 | $137.65 | $137.60 |
Purchase #7 | $197.87 | 10.401% | $218.4505 | $218.45 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $707.03 | $769.4610 | $769.46 | $769.50 | $769.60 |