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 | $27.75 | 8.605% | $30.1379 | $30.14 | $30.15 | $30.10 |
Purchase #2 | $132.36 | 13.140% | $149.7521 | $149.75 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
Purchase #3 | $122.76 | 7.800% | $132.3353 | $132.34 | $132.35 | $132.30 |
Purchase #4 | $28.62 | 10.384% | $31.5919 | $31.59 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
Purchase #5 | $249.42 | 5.549% | $263.2603 | $263.26 | $263.25 | $263.30 |
Purchase #6 | $20.38 | 4.388% | $21.2743 | $21.27 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
Purchase #7 | $211.70 | 12.764% | $238.7214 | $238.72 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $792.99 | $867.0732 | $867.07 | $867.05 | $867.10 |