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 | $28.75 | 12.255% | $32.2733 | $32.27 | $32.25 | $32.30 |
Purchase #2 | $38.36 | 9.846% | $42.1369 | $42.14 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
Purchase #3 | $27.76 | 13.801% | $31.5912 | $31.59 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
Purchase #4 | $37.54 | 12.304% | $42.1589 | $42.16 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
Purchase #5 | $5.69 | 12.327% | $6.3914 | $6.39 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
Purchase #6 | $163.63 | 5.413% | $172.4873 | $172.49 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
Purchase #7 | $16.99 | 3.193% | $17.5325 | $17.53 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $318.72 | $344.5715 | $344.57 | $344.60 | $344.60 |