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 | $25.99 | 13.550% | $29.5116 | $29.51 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
Purchase #2 | $78.73 | 10.424% | $86.9368 | $86.94 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
Purchase #3 | $32.84 | 5.646% | $34.6941 | $34.69 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
Purchase #4 | $179.75 | 11.288% | $200.0402 | $200.04 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
Purchase #5 | $107.45 | 5.654% | $113.5252 | $113.53 | $113.55 | $113.50 |
Purchase #6 | $24.47 | 12.317% | $27.484 | $27.48 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
Purchase #7 | $188.90 | 4.869% | $198.0975 | $198.10 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $638.13 | $690.2894 | $690.29 | $690.35 | $690.20 |