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 | $28.83 | 5.307% | $30.36 | $30.36 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
Purchase #2 | $170.28 | 5.121% | $179 | $179.00 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
Purchase #3 | $45.85 | 10.329% | $50.5858 | $50.59 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
Purchase #4 | $131.52 | 6.334% | $139.8505 | $139.85 | $139.85 | $139.90 |
Purchase #5 | $128.78 | 10.426% | $142.2066 | $142.21 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
Purchase #6 | $31.65 | 7.295% | $33.9589 | $33.96 | $33.95 | $34.00 |
Purchase #7 | $193.95 | 6.428% | $206.4171 | $206.42 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $730.86 | $782.3789 | $782.39 | $782.35 | $782.50 |