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 | $35.32 | 5.656% | $37.3177 | $37.32 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
Purchase #2 | $30.59 | 10.314% | $33.7451 | $33.75 | $33.75 | $33.70 |
Purchase #3 | $26.47 | 13.173% | $29.9569 | $29.96 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
Purchase #4 | $156.40 | 5.269% | $164.6407 | $164.64 | $164.65 | $164.60 |
Purchase #5 | $80.29 | 3.245% | $82.8954 | $82.90 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
Purchase #6 | $216.48 | 4.549% | $226.3277 | $226.33 | $226.35 | $226.30 |
Purchase #7 | $106.83 | 6.764% | $114.056 | $114.06 | $114.05 | $114.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $652.38 | $688.9395 | $688.96 | $688.95 | $688.90 |