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 | $27.98 | 7.384% | $30.046 | $30.05 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
Purchase #2 | $225.54 | 3.472% | $233.3707 | $233.37 | $233.35 | $233.40 |
Purchase #3 | $84.71 | 4.395% | $88.433 | $88.43 | $88.45 | $88.40 |
Purchase #4 | $26.38 | 13.296% | $29.8875 | $29.89 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
Purchase #5 | $29.55 | 9.556% | $32.3738 | $32.37 | $32.35 | $32.40 |
Purchase #6 | $248.74 | 7.789% | $268.1144 | $268.11 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
Purchase #7 | $164.66 | 3.417% | $170.2864 | $170.29 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $807.56 | $852.5118 | $852.51 | $852.50 | $852.50 |