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 | $26.95 | 4.451% | $28.1495 | $28.15 | $28.15 | $28.10 |
Purchase #2 | $235.45 | 9.309% | $257.368 | $257.37 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
Purchase #3 | $40.41 | 6.204% | $42.917 | $42.92 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
Purchase #4 | $57.67 | 8.408% | $62.5189 | $62.52 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
Purchase #5 | $52.89 | 6.796% | $56.4844 | $56.48 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
Purchase #6 | $179.36 | 4.607% | $187.6231 | $187.62 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
Purchase #7 | $140.51 | 9.144% | $153.3582 | $153.36 | $153.35 | $153.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $733.24 | $788.4191 | $788.42 | $788.35 | $788.40 |