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 | $25.95 | 10.793% | $28.7508 | $28.75 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
Purchase #2 | $65.82 | 10.240% | $72.56 | $72.56 | $72.55 | $72.60 |
Purchase #3 | $101.94 | 13.336% | $115.5347 | $115.53 | $115.55 | $115.50 |
Purchase #4 | $248.25 | 12.678% | $279.7231 | $279.72 | $279.70 | $279.70 |
Purchase #5 | $165.96 | 8.663% | $180.3371 | $180.34 | $180.35 | $180.30 |
Purchase #6 | $216.65 | 3.275% | $223.7453 | $223.75 | $223.75 | $223.70 |
Purchase #7 | $216.46 | 10.391% | $238.9524 | $238.95 | $238.95 | $239.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,041.03 | $1,139.6034 | $1,139.60 | $1,139.60 | $1,139.60 |