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 | $25.88 | 9.605% | $28.3658 | $28.37 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
Purchase #2 | $29.88 | 12.438% | $33.5965 | $33.60 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
Purchase #3 | $36.43 | 12.185% | $40.869 | $40.87 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
Purchase #4 | $59.55 | 13.841% | $67.7923 | $67.79 | $67.80 | $67.80 |
Purchase #5 | $156.37 | 8.367% | $169.4535 | $169.45 | $169.45 | $169.50 |
Purchase #6 | $159.72 | 12.741% | $180.0699 | $180.07 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
Purchase #7 | $87.73 | 11.648% | $97.9488 | $97.95 | $97.95 | $97.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $555.56 | $618.0958 | $618.10 | $618.05 | $618.20 |