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 | $28.80 | 5.838% | $30.4813 | $30.48 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
Purchase #2 | $180.95 | 8.632% | $196.5696 | $196.57 | $196.55 | $196.60 |
Purchase #3 | $53.78 | 5.237% | $56.5965 | $56.60 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
Purchase #4 | $59.45 | 4.860% | $62.3393 | $62.34 | $62.35 | $62.30 |
Purchase #5 | $125.39 | 8.691% | $136.2876 | $136.29 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
Purchase #6 | $227.90 | 13.826% | $259.4095 | $259.41 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
Purchase #7 | $206.31 | 13.633% | $234.4362 | $234.44 | $234.45 | $234.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $882.58 | $976.1200 | $976.13 | $976.15 | $976.10 |