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 | 7.510% | $31.4897 | $31.49 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
Purchase #2 | $155.71 | 12.604% | $175.3357 | $175.34 | $175.35 | $175.30 |
Purchase #3 | $167.59 | 10.373% | $184.9741 | $184.97 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
Purchase #4 | $135.50 | 6.380% | $144.1449 | $144.14 | $144.15 | $144.10 |
Purchase #5 | $47.78 | 6.225% | $50.7543 | $50.75 | $50.75 | $50.80 |
Purchase #6 | $94.85 | 9.506% | $103.8664 | $103.87 | $103.85 | $103.90 |
Purchase #7 | $22.45 | 6.699% | $23.9539 | $23.95 | $23.95 | $24.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $653.17 | $714.5190 | $714.51 | $714.50 | $714.60 |