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 | $29.61 | 6.389% | $31.5018 | $31.50 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
Purchase #2 | $33.76 | 4.355% | $35.2302 | $35.23 | $35.25 | $35.20 |
Purchase #3 | $51.94 | 3.459% | $53.7366 | $53.74 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
Purchase #4 | $174.55 | 8.445% | $189.2907 | $189.29 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
Purchase #5 | $71.93 | 13.754% | $81.8233 | $81.82 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
Purchase #6 | $159.29 | 7.215% | $170.7828 | $170.78 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
Purchase #7 | $141.62 | 10.758% | $156.8555 | $156.86 | $156.85 | $156.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $662.70 | $719.2209 | $719.22 | $719.25 | $719.20 |