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 | $27.56 | 3.382% | $28.4921 | $28.49 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
Purchase #2 | $80.77 | 11.843% | $90.3356 | $90.34 | $90.35 | $90.30 |
Purchase #3 | $127.33 | 12.805% | $143.6346 | $143.63 | $143.65 | $143.60 |
Purchase #4 | $180.59 | 6.425% | $192.1929 | $192.19 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
Purchase #5 | $230.39 | 4.385% | $240.4926 | $240.49 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
Purchase #6 | $96.83 | 4.660% | $101.3423 | $101.34 | $101.35 | $101.30 |
Purchase #7 | $56.74 | 6.184% | $60.2488 | $60.25 | $60.25 | $60.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $800.21 | $856.7389 | $856.73 | $856.80 | $856.60 |