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 | $26.77 | 13.847% | $30.4768 | $30.48 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
Purchase #2 | $222.29 | 6.783% | $237.3679 | $237.37 | $237.35 | $237.40 |
Purchase #3 | $119.88 | 4.500% | $125.2746 | $125.27 | $125.25 | $125.30 |
Purchase #4 | $39.67 | 11.605% | $44.2737 | $44.27 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
Purchase #5 | $97.41 | 9.177% | $106.3493 | $106.35 | $106.35 | $106.30 |
Purchase #6 | $217.40 | 11.438% | $242.2662 | $242.27 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
Purchase #7 | $66.89 | 3.852% | $69.4666 | $69.47 | $69.45 | $69.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $790.31 | $855.4751 | $855.48 | $855.40 | $855.60 |