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 | $28.52 | 6.850% | $30.4736 | $30.47 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
Purchase #2 | $131.25 | 5.791% | $138.8507 | $138.85 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
Purchase #3 | $53.48 | 10.629% | $59.1644 | $59.16 | $59.15 | $59.20 |
Purchase #4 | $107.27 | 3.253% | $110.7595 | $110.76 | $110.75 | $110.80 |
Purchase #5 | $85.76 | 3.172% | $88.4803 | $88.48 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
Purchase #6 | $78.54 | 5.552% | $82.9005 | $82.90 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
Purchase #7 | $72.77 | 9.379% | $79.5951 | $79.60 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $557.59 | $590.2241 | $590.22 | $590.20 | $590.40 |