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 | $75.28 | 8.253% | $81.4929 | $81.49 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
Purchase #2 | $28.86 | 3.824% | $29.9636 | $29.96 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
Purchase #3 | $172.94 | 4.563% | $180.8313 | $180.83 | $180.85 | $180.80 |
Purchase #4 | $72.38 | 6.814% | $77.312 | $77.31 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
Purchase #5 | $138.62 | 4.782% | $145.2488 | $145.25 | $145.25 | $145.20 |
Purchase #6 | $113.77 | 12.600% | $128.105 | $128.11 | $128.10 | $128.10 |
Purchase #7 | $59.97 | 10.697% | $66.385 | $66.39 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $661.82 | $709.3386 | $709.34 | $709.35 | $709.30 |