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 | $31.51 | 10.276% | $34.748 | $34.75 | $34.75 | $34.70 |
Purchase #2 | $24.61 | 7.765% | $26.521 | $26.52 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
Purchase #3 | $109.67 | 8.677% | $119.1861 | $119.19 | $119.20 | $119.20 |
Purchase #4 | $40.69 | 4.240% | $42.4153 | $42.42 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #5 | $224.44 | 5.472% | $236.7214 | $236.72 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
Purchase #6 | $111.67 | 7.696% | $120.2641 | $120.26 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
Purchase #7 | $64.66 | 6.453% | $68.8325 | $68.83 | $68.85 | $68.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $607.25 | $648.6884 | $648.69 | $648.65 | $648.60 |