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 | $31.46 | 12.747% | $35.4702 | $35.47 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
Purchase #2 | $32.91 | 3.812% | $34.1645 | $34.16 | $34.15 | $34.20 |
Purchase #3 | $74.32 | 5.333% | $78.2835 | $78.28 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
Purchase #4 | $113.58 | 3.271% | $117.2952 | $117.30 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
Purchase #5 | $219.91 | 13.761% | $250.1718 | $250.17 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
Purchase #6 | $55.99 | 4.245% | $58.3668 | $58.37 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
Purchase #7 | $49.89 | 8.197% | $53.9795 | $53.98 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $578.06 | $627.7315 | $627.73 | $627.70 | $627.90 |