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 | $31.59 | 12.341% | $35.4885 | $35.49 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
Purchase #2 | $232.78 | 11.569% | $259.7103 | $259.71 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
Purchase #3 | $62.48 | 9.316% | $68.3006 | $68.30 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
Purchase #4 | $47.61 | 12.687% | $53.6503 | $53.65 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
Purchase #5 | $192.57 | 13.389% | $218.3532 | $218.35 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
Purchase #6 | $35.90 | 6.826% | $38.3505 | $38.35 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
Purchase #7 | $93.64 | 11.325% | $104.2447 | $104.24 | $104.25 | $104.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $696.57 | $778.0981 | $778.09 | $778.10 | $778.20 |