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 | $30.54 | 5.605% | $32.2518 | $32.25 | $32.25 | $32.30 |
Purchase #2 | $35.36 | 3.815% | $36.709 | $36.71 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
Purchase #3 | $200.69 | 8.161% | $217.0683 | $217.07 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
Purchase #4 | $16.71 | 11.619% | $18.6515 | $18.65 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
Purchase #5 | $40.29 | 5.736% | $42.601 | $42.60 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
Purchase #6 | $71.26 | 10.375% | $78.6532 | $78.65 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
Purchase #7 | $24.50 | 4.399% | $25.5778 | $25.58 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $419.35 | $451.5126 | $451.51 | $451.50 | $451.70 |