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 | $32.47 | 9.185% | $35.4524 | $35.45 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
Purchase #2 | $229.46 | 3.442% | $237.358 | $237.36 | $237.35 | $237.40 |
Purchase #3 | $202.59 | 7.478% | $217.7397 | $217.74 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
Purchase #4 | $38.91 | 3.857% | $40.4108 | $40.41 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
Purchase #5 | $6.98 | 3.796% | $7.245 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
Purchase #6 | $15.49 | 11.582% | $17.2841 | $17.28 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
Purchase #7 | $5.85 | 12.295% | $6.5693 | $6.57 | $6.55 | $6.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $531.75 | $562.0593 | $562.06 | $562.05 | $562.10 |