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 | $29.99 | 8.475% | $32.5317 | $32.53 | $32.55 | $32.50 |
Purchase #2 | $76.26 | 3.254% | $78.7415 | $78.74 | $78.75 | $78.70 |
Purchase #3 | $243.54 | 12.377% | $273.6829 | $273.68 | $273.70 | $273.70 |
Purchase #4 | $215.32 | 4.566% | $225.1515 | $225.15 | $225.15 | $225.20 |
Purchase #5 | $86.98 | 10.555% | $96.1607 | $96.16 | $96.15 | $96.20 |
Purchase #6 | $52.63 | 4.421% | $54.9568 | $54.96 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
Purchase #7 | $94.94 | 10.109% | $104.5375 | $104.54 | $104.55 | $104.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $799.66 | $865.7626 | $865.76 | $865.80 | $865.80 |