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 | $31.68 | 12.142% | $35.5266 | $35.53 | $35.55 | $35.50 |
Purchase #2 | $20.44 | 5.139% | $21.4904 | $21.49 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
Purchase #3 | $69.35 | 6.713% | $74.0055 | $74.01 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
Purchase #4 | $142.81 | 13.816% | $162.5406 | $162.54 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
Purchase #5 | $66.26 | 7.652% | $71.3302 | $71.33 | $71.35 | $71.30 |
Purchase #6 | $238.31 | 9.364% | $260.6253 | $260.63 | $260.65 | $260.60 |
Purchase #7 | $197.56 | 3.663% | $204.7966 | $204.80 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $766.41 | $830.3152 | $830.33 | $830.40 | $830.20 |