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 | $27.56 | 3.709% | $28.5822 | $28.58 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
Purchase #2 | $201.65 | 13.624% | $229.1228 | $229.12 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
Purchase #3 | $80.90 | 6.658% | $86.2863 | $86.29 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
Purchase #4 | $5.39 | 6.125% | $5.7201 | $5.72 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
Purchase #5 | $39.90 | 4.775% | $41.8052 | $41.81 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
Purchase #6 | $38.90 | 7.214% | $41.7062 | $41.71 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
Purchase #7 | $21.26 | 4.640% | $22.2465 | $22.25 | $22.25 | $22.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $415.56 | $455.4693 | $455.48 | $455.45 | $455.40 |