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 | $27.78 | 9.768% | $30.4936 | $30.49 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
Purchase #2 | $72.83 | 10.344% | $80.3635 | $80.36 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
Purchase #3 | $155.43 | 6.640% | $165.7506 | $165.75 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
Purchase #4 | $181.50 | 5.703% | $191.8509 | $191.85 | $191.85 | $191.90 |
Purchase #5 | $84.67 | 11.611% | $94.501 | $94.50 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
Purchase #6 | $44.25 | 4.481% | $46.2328 | $46.23 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
Purchase #7 | $114.36 | 13.110% | $129.3526 | $129.35 | $129.35 | $129.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $680.82 | $738.5450 | $738.53 | $738.55 | $738.70 |