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 | $32.97 | 10.743% | $36.512 | $36.51 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
Purchase #2 | $27.86 | 5.245% | $29.3213 | $29.32 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
Purchase #3 | $243.98 | 5.795% | $258.1186 | $258.12 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
Purchase #4 | $45.94 | 8.466% | $49.8293 | $49.83 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
Purchase #5 | $37.88 | 3.554% | $39.2263 | $39.23 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
Purchase #6 | $7.82 | 5.227% | $8.2288 | $8.23 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
Purchase #7 | $71.97 | 8.592% | $78.1537 | $78.15 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $468.42 | $499.3900 | $499.39 | $499.40 | $499.30 |