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 | $26.99 | 4.861% | $28.302 | $28.30 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
Purchase #2 | $63.31 | 11.129% | $70.3558 | $70.36 | $70.35 | $70.40 |
Purchase #3 | $158.47 | 4.245% | $165.1971 | $165.20 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
Purchase #4 | $46.27 | 6.500% | $49.2776 | $49.28 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
Purchase #5 | $30.72 | 5.224% | $32.3248 | $32.32 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
Purchase #6 | $73.39 | 3.460% | $75.9293 | $75.93 | $75.95 | $75.90 |
Purchase #7 | $155.88 | 11.848% | $174.3487 | $174.35 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $555.03 | $595.7353 | $595.74 | $595.75 | $595.70 |