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 | $40.68 | 11.333% | $45.2903 | $45.29 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
Purchase #2 | $28.42 | 5.388% | $29.9513 | $29.95 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
Purchase #3 | $78.36 | 4.621% | $81.981 | $81.98 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
Purchase #4 | $78.69 | 8.406% | $85.3047 | $85.30 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
Purchase #5 | $76.80 | 12.251% | $86.2088 | $86.21 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
Purchase #6 | $155.79 | 7.298% | $167.1596 | $167.16 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
Purchase #7 | $124.76 | 4.618% | $130.5214 | $130.52 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $583.50 | $626.4171 | $626.41 | $626.40 | $626.50 |