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 | $26.51 | 6.406% | $28.2082 | $28.21 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
Purchase #2 | $89.91 | 6.650% | $95.889 | $95.89 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
Purchase #3 | $200.53 | 8.443% | $217.4607 | $217.46 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
Purchase #4 | $119.36 | 8.698% | $129.7419 | $129.74 | $129.75 | $129.70 |
Purchase #5 | $230.44 | 9.585% | $252.5277 | $252.53 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
Purchase #6 | $177.36 | 5.125% | $186.4497 | $186.45 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
Purchase #7 | $172.94 | 4.166% | $180.1447 | $180.14 | $180.15 | $180.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,017.05 | $1,090.4219 | $1,090.42 | $1,090.45 | $1,090.30 |