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 | $30.75 | 3.789% | $31.9151 | $31.92 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
Purchase #2 | $38.50 | 8.870% | $41.915 | $41.92 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
Purchase #3 | $20.27 | 7.222% | $21.7339 | $21.73 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
Purchase #4 | $29.66 | 10.223% | $32.6921 | $32.69 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
Purchase #5 | $88.60 | 6.432% | $94.2988 | $94.30 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
Purchase #6 | $41.90 | 12.272% | $47.042 | $47.04 | $47.05 | $47.00 |
Purchase #7 | $247.65 | 8.124% | $267.7691 | $267.77 | $267.75 | $267.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $497.33 | $537.3660 | $537.37 | $537.35 | $537.30 |