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 | $29.68 | 8.333% | $32.1532 | $32.15 | $32.15 | $32.20 |
Purchase #2 | $28.75 | 3.210% | $29.6729 | $29.67 | $29.65 | $29.70 |
Purchase #3 | $164.94 | 3.650% | $170.9603 | $170.96 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
Purchase #4 | $55.59 | 5.569% | $58.6858 | $58.69 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
Purchase #5 | $237.90 | 5.224% | $250.3279 | $250.33 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
Purchase #6 | $101.54 | 7.149% | $108.7991 | $108.80 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
Purchase #7 | $80.52 | 10.766% | $89.1888 | $89.19 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $698.92 | $739.7880 | $739.79 | $739.80 | $739.90 |