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 | $28.91 | 5.724% | $30.5648 | $30.56 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
Purchase #2 | $38.94 | 11.623% | $43.466 | $43.47 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
Purchase #3 | $24.74 | 11.467% | $27.5769 | $27.58 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
Purchase #4 | $111.78 | 10.395% | $123.3995 | $123.40 | $123.40 | $123.40 |
Purchase #5 | $65.91 | 8.302% | $71.3818 | $71.38 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
Purchase #6 | $234.45 | 9.505% | $256.7345 | $256.73 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
Purchase #7 | $130.65 | 11.385% | $145.5245 | $145.52 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $635.38 | $698.6480 | $698.64 | $698.65 | $698.70 |