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 | $28.79 | 6.119% | $30.5517 | $30.55 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
Purchase #2 | $28.62 | 8.443% | $31.0364 | $31.04 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
Purchase #3 | $208.44 | 5.440% | $219.7791 | $219.78 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
Purchase #4 | $198.69 | 12.832% | $224.1859 | $224.19 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
Purchase #5 | $43.94 | 7.311% | $47.1525 | $47.15 | $47.15 | $47.20 |
Purchase #6 | $110.81 | 12.788% | $124.9804 | $124.98 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
Purchase #7 | $116.52 | 3.528% | $120.6308 | $120.63 | $120.65 | $120.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $735.81 | $798.3168 | $798.32 | $798.40 | $798.40 |