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 | $26.85 | 5.852% | $28.4213 | $28.42 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
Purchase #2 | $109.82 | 4.756% | $115.043 | $115.04 | $115.05 | $115.00 |
Purchase #3 | $240.59 | 10.108% | $264.9088 | $264.91 | $264.90 | $264.90 |
Purchase #4 | $47.38 | 9.294% | $51.7835 | $51.78 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
Purchase #5 | $67.30 | 10.518% | $74.3786 | $74.38 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
Purchase #6 | $132.47 | 13.254% | $150.0276 | $150.03 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
Purchase #7 | $195.39 | 8.644% | $212.2795 | $212.28 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $819.80 | $896.8423 | $896.84 | $896.90 | $896.80 |