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 | $28.95 | 5.370% | $30.5046 | $30.50 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
Purchase #2 | $237.93 | 6.155% | $252.5746 | $252.57 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
Purchase #3 | $112.71 | 9.640% | $123.5752 | $123.58 | $123.60 | $123.60 |
Purchase #4 | $204.41 | 13.283% | $231.5618 | $231.56 | $231.55 | $231.60 |
Purchase #5 | $190.42 | 7.235% | $204.1969 | $204.20 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
Purchase #6 | $113.85 | 7.424% | $122.3022 | $122.30 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
Purchase #7 | $7.36 | 6.874% | $7.8659 | $7.87 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $895.63 | $972.5812 | $972.58 | $972.55 | $972.70 |