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 | $29.37 | 7.155% | $31.4714 | $31.47 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
Purchase #2 | $49.96 | 3.597% | $51.7571 | $51.76 | $51.75 | $51.80 |
Purchase #3 | $35.45 | 5.131% | $37.2689 | $37.27 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
Purchase #4 | $167.29 | 6.260% | $177.7624 | $177.76 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
Purchase #5 | $39.27 | 9.848% | $43.1373 | $43.14 | $43.15 | $43.10 |
Purchase #6 | $27.96 | 13.695% | $31.7891 | $31.79 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
Purchase #7 | $117.66 | 11.202% | $130.8403 | $130.84 | $130.85 | $130.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $466.96 | $504.0265 | $504.03 | $504.00 | $504.10 |