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 | $29.47 | 4.450% | $30.7814 | $30.78 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
Purchase #2 | $158.61 | 10.556% | $175.3529 | $175.35 | $175.35 | $175.40 |
Purchase #3 | $83.51 | 5.194% | $87.8475 | $87.85 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
Purchase #4 | $165.48 | 7.250% | $177.4773 | $177.48 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
Purchase #5 | $155.93 | 9.724% | $171.0926 | $171.09 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
Purchase #6 | $50.77 | 11.386% | $56.5507 | $56.55 | $56.55 | $56.60 |
Purchase #7 | $28.74 | 6.434% | $30.5891 | $30.59 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $672.51 | $729.6915 | $729.69 | $729.75 | $729.80 |