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 | $29.82 | 7.175% | $31.9596 | $31.96 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
Purchase #2 | $198.66 | 7.277% | $213.1165 | $213.12 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
Purchase #3 | $120.59 | 8.457% | $130.7883 | $130.79 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
Purchase #4 | $7.46 | 9.836% | $8.1938 | $8.19 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
Purchase #5 | $18.38 | 5.635% | $19.4157 | $19.42 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
Purchase #6 | $134.43 | 3.283% | $138.8433 | $138.84 | $138.85 | $138.80 |
Purchase #7 | $78.59 | 7.570% | $84.5393 | $84.54 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $587.93 | $626.8565 | $626.86 | $626.85 | $626.80 |