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 | $28.73 | 9.730% | $31.5254 | $31.53 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
Purchase #2 | $23.60 | 12.149% | $26.4672 | $26.47 | $26.45 | $26.50 |
Purchase #3 | $76.47 | 5.548% | $80.7126 | $80.71 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
Purchase #4 | $174.95 | 11.647% | $195.3264 | $195.33 | $195.35 | $195.30 |
Purchase #5 | $56.84 | 11.236% | $63.2265 | $63.23 | $63.25 | $63.20 |
Purchase #6 | $72.68 | 11.395% | $80.9619 | $80.96 | $80.95 | $81.00 |
Purchase #7 | $234.72 | 10.354% | $259.0229 | $259.02 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $667.99 | $737.2429 | $737.25 | $737.25 | $737.20 |