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 | $24.83 | 13.539% | $28.1917 | $28.19 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
Purchase #2 | $191.33 | 6.295% | $203.3742 | $203.37 | $203.35 | $203.40 |
Purchase #3 | $86.41 | 3.587% | $89.5095 | $89.51 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
Purchase #4 | $249.83 | 12.624% | $281.3685 | $281.37 | $281.35 | $281.40 |
Purchase #5 | $172.67 | 8.772% | $187.8166 | $187.82 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
Purchase #6 | $228.47 | 6.135% | $242.4866 | $242.49 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
Purchase #7 | $225.56 | 12.664% | $254.1249 | $254.12 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,179.10 | $1,286.8720 | $1,286.87 | $1,286.80 | $1,286.90 |