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 | $28.97 | 3.598% | $30.0123 | $30.01 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
Purchase #2 | $79.73 | 6.332% | $84.7785 | $84.78 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
Purchase #3 | $103.56 | 7.796% | $111.6335 | $111.63 | $111.65 | $111.60 |
Purchase #4 | $128.80 | 13.408% | $146.0695 | $146.07 | $146.05 | $146.10 |
Purchase #5 | $138.66 | 4.630% | $145.08 | $145.08 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
Purchase #6 | $114.35 | 11.750% | $127.7861 | $127.79 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
Purchase #7 | $35.52 | 13.679% | $40.3788 | $40.38 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $629.59 | $685.7387 | $685.74 | $685.80 | $685.80 |