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 | $26.51 | 13.820% | $30.1737 | $30.17 | $30.15 | $30.20 |
Purchase #2 | $39.58 | 8.412% | $42.9095 | $42.91 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
Purchase #3 | $242.66 | 8.184% | $262.5193 | $262.52 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
Purchase #4 | $28.77 | 8.767% | $31.2923 | $31.29 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
Purchase #5 | $5.65 | 4.635% | $5.9119 | $5.91 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
Purchase #6 | $81.72 | 9.710% | $89.655 | $89.66 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
Purchase #7 | $168.90 | 4.300% | $176.1627 | $176.16 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $593.79 | $638.6244 | $638.62 | $638.55 | $638.70 |