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 | $29.60 | 3.843% | $30.7375 | $30.74 | $30.75 | $30.70 |
Purchase #2 | $132.63 | 8.436% | $143.8187 | $143.82 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
Purchase #3 | $48.70 | 12.337% | $54.7081 | $54.71 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
Purchase #4 | $51.93 | 3.147% | $53.5642 | $53.56 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
Purchase #5 | $38.47 | 6.828% | $41.0967 | $41.10 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
Purchase #6 | $137.63 | 8.743% | $149.663 | $149.66 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
Purchase #7 | $75.53 | 5.870% | $79.9636 | $79.96 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $514.49 | $553.5518 | $553.55 | $553.50 | $553.60 |