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 | $55.68 | 4.472% | $58.17 | $58.17 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
Purchase #2 | $70.59 | 3.666% | $73.1778 | $73.18 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
Purchase #3 | $28.81 | 4.863% | $30.211 | $30.21 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
Purchase #4 | $203.59 | 10.650% | $225.2723 | $225.27 | $225.25 | $225.30 |
Purchase #5 | $233.43 | 7.469% | $250.8649 | $250.86 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
Purchase #6 | $26.87 | 7.272% | $28.824 | $28.82 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
Purchase #7 | $60.75 | 4.552% | $63.5153 | $63.52 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $679.72 | $730.0353 | $730.03 | $729.95 | $730.10 |