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 | $26.94 | 6.728% | $28.7525 | $28.75 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
Purchase #2 | $164.79 | 9.488% | $180.4253 | $180.43 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
Purchase #3 | $156.81 | 9.862% | $172.2746 | $172.27 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
Purchase #4 | $115.45 | 6.580% | $123.0466 | $123.05 | $123.05 | $123.00 |
Purchase #5 | $169.52 | 9.458% | $185.5532 | $185.55 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
Purchase #6 | $127.65 | 3.335% | $131.9071 | $131.91 | $131.90 | $131.90 |
Purchase #7 | $211.72 | 11.640% | $236.3642 | $236.36 | $236.35 | $236.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $972.88 | $1,058.3235 | $1,058.32 | $1,058.30 | $1,058.40 |