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 | $31.60 | 12.388% | $35.5146 | $35.51 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
Purchase #2 | $88.25 | 7.368% | $94.7523 | $94.75 | $94.75 | $94.80 |
Purchase #3 | $41.80 | 8.785% | $45.4721 | $45.47 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
Purchase #4 | $97.35 | 4.556% | $101.7853 | $101.79 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
Purchase #5 | $6.38 | 5.615% | $6.7382 | $6.74 | $6.75 | $6.70 |
Purchase #6 | $54.93 | 9.176% | $59.9704 | $59.97 | $59.95 | $60.00 |
Purchase #7 | $248.40 | 7.863% | $267.9317 | $267.93 | $267.95 | $267.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $568.71 | $612.1646 | $612.16 | $612.15 | $612.20 |