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 | $30.56 | 4.359% | $31.8921 | $31.89 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
Purchase #2 | $162.50 | 6.555% | $173.1519 | $173.15 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
Purchase #3 | $67.52 | 7.629% | $72.6711 | $72.67 | $72.65 | $72.70 |
Purchase #4 | $26.47 | 9.304% | $28.9328 | $28.93 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
Purchase #5 | $230.54 | 3.745% | $239.1737 | $239.17 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
Purchase #6 | $177.58 | 4.386% | $185.3687 | $185.37 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
Purchase #7 | $122.61 | 12.773% | $138.271 | $138.27 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $817.78 | $869.4613 | $869.45 | $869.40 | $869.60 |