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 | $29.44 | 4.773% | $30.8452 | $30.85 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
Purchase #2 | $149.27 | 6.621% | $159.1532 | $159.15 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
Purchase #3 | $136.86 | 5.221% | $144.0055 | $144.01 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
Purchase #4 | $28.84 | 6.355% | $30.6728 | $30.67 | $30.65 | $30.70 |
Purchase #5 | $5.88 | 6.335% | $6.2525 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
Purchase #6 | $106.46 | 4.323% | $111.0623 | $111.06 | $111.05 | $111.10 |
Purchase #7 | $213.76 | 7.827% | $230.491 | $230.49 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $670.51 | $712.4825 | $712.48 | $712.45 | $712.60 |