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 | $26.77 | 6.423% | $28.4894 | $28.49 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
Purchase #2 | $99.75 | 5.813% | $105.5485 | $105.55 | $105.55 | $105.50 |
Purchase #3 | $53.87 | 5.592% | $56.8824 | $56.88 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
Purchase #4 | $164.27 | 9.438% | $179.7738 | $179.77 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
Purchase #5 | $250.26 | 3.786% | $259.7348 | $259.73 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
Purchase #6 | $150.80 | 5.362% | $158.8859 | $158.89 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
Purchase #7 | $83.26 | 10.670% | $92.1438 | $92.14 | $92.15 | $92.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $828.98 | $881.4586 | $881.45 | $881.50 | $881.40 |