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 | $29.43 | 7.141% | $31.5316 | $31.53 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
Purchase #2 | $97.89 | 6.579% | $104.3302 | $104.33 | $104.35 | $104.30 |
Purchase #3 | $142.68 | 9.343% | $156.0106 | $156.01 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
Purchase #4 | $185.46 | 6.470% | $197.4593 | $197.46 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
Purchase #5 | $21.68 | 12.624% | $24.4169 | $24.42 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
Purchase #6 | $135.82 | 5.669% | $143.5196 | $143.52 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
Purchase #7 | $68.98 | 13.797% | $78.4972 | $78.50 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $681.94 | $735.7654 | $735.77 | $735.75 | $735.70 |