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 | $28.42 | 11.862% | $31.7912 | $31.79 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
Purchase #2 | $180.66 | 9.642% | $198.0792 | $198.08 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
Purchase #3 | $68.34 | 6.318% | $72.6577 | $72.66 | $72.65 | $72.70 |
Purchase #4 | $131.55 | 12.201% | $147.6004 | $147.60 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
Purchase #5 | $35.35 | 11.829% | $39.5316 | $39.53 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
Purchase #6 | $155.69 | 8.113% | $168.3211 | $168.32 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
Purchase #7 | $50.39 | 4.111% | $52.4615 | $52.46 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $650.40 | $710.4427 | $710.44 | $710.45 | $710.50 |