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 | $31.50 | 3.245% | $32.5222 | $32.52 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
Purchase #2 | $63.75 | 4.389% | $66.548 | $66.55 | $66.55 | $66.50 |
Purchase #3 | $215.39 | 3.178% | $222.2351 | $222.24 | $222.25 | $222.20 |
Purchase #4 | $128.70 | 9.844% | $141.3692 | $141.37 | $141.35 | $141.40 |
Purchase #5 | $135.72 | 4.123% | $141.3157 | $141.32 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
Purchase #6 | $41.39 | 5.202% | $43.5431 | $43.54 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
Purchase #7 | $24.45 | 8.320% | $26.4842 | $26.48 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $640.90 | $674.0175 | $674.02 | $674.00 | $673.90 |