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 | $26.73 | 12.229% | $29.9988 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
Purchase #2 | $242.35 | 9.286% | $264.8546 | $264.85 | $264.85 | $264.90 |
Purchase #3 | $78.79 | 9.818% | $86.5256 | $86.53 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
Purchase #4 | $229.90 | 11.584% | $256.5316 | $256.53 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
Purchase #5 | $67.82 | 7.205% | $72.7064 | $72.71 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
Purchase #6 | $226.45 | 12.627% | $255.0438 | $255.04 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
Purchase #7 | $104.70 | 4.565% | $109.4796 | $109.48 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $976.74 | $1,075.1404 | $1,075.14 | $1,075.20 | $1,075.10 |