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 | $26.39 | 6.787% | $28.1811 | $28.18 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
Purchase #2 | $80.85 | 5.785% | $85.5272 | $85.53 | $85.55 | $85.50 |
Purchase #3 | $51.47 | 7.356% | $55.2561 | $55.26 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
Purchase #4 | $178.41 | 6.750% | $190.4527 | $190.45 | $190.45 | $190.50 |
Purchase #5 | $22.82 | 10.496% | $25.2152 | $25.22 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
Purchase #6 | $127.83 | 12.575% | $143.9046 | $143.90 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
Purchase #7 | $17.55 | 13.346% | $19.8922 | $19.89 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $505.32 | $548.4291 | $548.43 | $548.45 | $548.50 |