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 | $28.89 | 5.684% | $30.5321 | $30.53 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
Purchase #2 | $94.57 | 11.583% | $105.524 | $105.52 | $105.50 | $105.50 |
Purchase #3 | $126.87 | 11.349% | $141.2685 | $141.27 | $141.25 | $141.30 |
Purchase #4 | $149.66 | 6.339% | $159.1469 | $159.15 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
Purchase #5 | $124.50 | 13.481% | $141.2838 | $141.28 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
Purchase #6 | $222.39 | 12.627% | $250.4712 | $250.47 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
Purchase #7 | $71.46 | 5.600% | $75.4618 | $75.46 | $75.45 | $75.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $818.34 | $903.6883 | $903.68 | $903.65 | $903.70 |