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 | $28.33 | 3.425% | $29.3003 | $29.30 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
Purchase #2 | $76.47 | 8.535% | $82.9967 | $83.00 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
Purchase #3 | $38.43 | 10.685% | $42.5362 | $42.54 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
Purchase #4 | $156.39 | 11.710% | $174.7033 | $174.70 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
Purchase #5 | $71.51 | 5.353% | $75.3379 | $75.34 | $75.35 | $75.30 |
Purchase #6 | $138.46 | 8.813% | $150.6625 | $150.66 | $150.65 | $150.70 |
Purchase #7 | $137.72 | 12.707% | $155.2201 | $155.22 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $647.31 | $710.7570 | $710.76 | $710.75 | $710.70 |