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 | $28.72 | 6.147% | $30.4854 | $30.49 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
Purchase #2 | $39.62 | 7.682% | $42.6636 | $42.66 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
Purchase #3 | $139.75 | 5.574% | $147.5397 | $147.54 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
Purchase #4 | $187.27 | 11.851% | $209.4634 | $209.46 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
Purchase #5 | $230.55 | 13.415% | $261.4783 | $261.48 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
Purchase #6 | $9.93 | 5.574% | $10.4835 | $10.48 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
Purchase #7 | $162.57 | 6.143% | $172.5567 | $172.56 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $798.41 | $874.6706 | $874.67 | $874.70 | $874.80 |