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 | $28.30 | 7.663% | $30.4686 | $30.47 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
Purchase #2 | $172.36 | 9.179% | $188.1809 | $188.18 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
Purchase #3 | $34.26 | 12.707% | $38.6134 | $38.61 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
Purchase #4 | $155.27 | 12.596% | $174.8278 | $174.83 | $174.85 | $174.80 |
Purchase #5 | $165.55 | 4.331% | $172.72 | $172.72 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
Purchase #6 | $159.53 | 10.608% | $176.4529 | $176.45 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
Purchase #7 | $19.45 | 5.534% | $20.5264 | $20.53 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $734.72 | $801.7900 | $801.79 | $801.80 | $801.80 |