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 | $29.29 | 10.135% | $32.2585 | $32.26 | $32.25 | $32.30 |
Purchase #2 | $48.30 | 3.495% | $49.9881 | $49.99 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
Purchase #3 | $144.50 | 6.839% | $154.3824 | $154.38 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
Purchase #4 | $14.93 | 5.565% | $15.7609 | $15.76 | $15.75 | $15.80 |
Purchase #5 | $237.81 | 9.482% | $260.3591 | $260.36 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
Purchase #6 | $189.40 | 7.260% | $203.1504 | $203.15 | $203.15 | $203.20 |
Purchase #7 | $19.78 | 5.534% | $20.8746 | $20.87 | $20.85 | $20.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $684.01 | $736.7740 | $736.77 | $736.75 | $737.00 |