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 | $29.70 | 5.207% | $31.2465 | $31.25 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
Purchase #2 | $34.47 | 13.535% | $39.1355 | $39.14 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
Purchase #3 | $215.51 | 11.660% | $240.6385 | $240.64 | $240.65 | $240.60 |
Purchase #4 | $239.31 | 10.604% | $264.6864 | $264.69 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
Purchase #5 | $76.35 | 3.185% | $78.7817 | $78.78 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
Purchase #6 | $179.54 | 8.469% | $194.7452 | $194.75 | $194.75 | $194.70 |
Purchase #7 | $37.82 | 7.155% | $40.526 | $40.53 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $812.70 | $889.7598 | $889.78 | $889.85 | $889.60 |