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 | $31.31 | 13.402% | $35.5062 | $35.51 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
Purchase #2 | $182.52 | 9.779% | $200.3686 | $200.37 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
Purchase #3 | $69.83 | 4.232% | $72.7852 | $72.79 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
Purchase #4 | $76.52 | 8.304% | $82.8742 | $82.87 | $82.85 | $82.90 |
Purchase #5 | $21.45 | 5.815% | $22.6973 | $22.70 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
Purchase #6 | $78.29 | 8.380% | $84.8507 | $84.85 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
Purchase #7 | $175.32 | 7.250% | $188.0307 | $188.03 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $635.24 | $687.1129 | $687.12 | $687.10 | $687.20 |