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 | $30.76 | 5.586% | $32.4783 | $32.48 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
Purchase #2 | $61.48 | 12.638% | $69.2498 | $69.25 | $69.25 | $69.20 |
Purchase #3 | $200.83 | 4.538% | $209.9437 | $209.94 | $209.95 | $209.90 |
Purchase #4 | $196.77 | 3.805% | $204.2571 | $204.26 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
Purchase #5 | $70.73 | 10.425% | $78.1036 | $78.10 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
Purchase #6 | $35.74 | 5.706% | $37.7793 | $37.78 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
Purchase #7 | $40.59 | 11.699% | $45.3386 | $45.34 | $45.35 | $45.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $636.90 | $677.1504 | $677.15 | $677.20 | $677.10 |