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 | $25.87 | 10.267% | $28.5261 | $28.53 | $28.55 | $28.50 |
Purchase #2 | $92.98 | 6.600% | $99.1167 | $99.12 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
Purchase #3 | $68.28 | 13.332% | $77.3831 | $77.38 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
Purchase #4 | $240.40 | 3.777% | $249.4799 | $249.48 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
Purchase #5 | $143.62 | 3.127% | $148.111 | $148.11 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
Purchase #6 | $7.35 | 12.536% | $8.2714 | $8.27 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
Purchase #7 | $34.70 | 6.551% | $36.9732 | $36.97 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $613.20 | $647.8614 | $647.86 | $647.85 | $647.90 |