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 | $35.76 | 7.578% | $38.4699 | $38.47 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
Purchase #2 | $23.60 | 3.860% | $24.511 | $24.51 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
Purchase #3 | $28.89 | 7.181% | $30.9646 | $30.96 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
Purchase #4 | $241.42 | 13.194% | $273.273 | $273.27 | $273.25 | $273.30 |
Purchase #5 | $232.72 | 11.775% | $260.1228 | $260.12 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
Purchase #6 | $63.89 | 4.110% | $66.5159 | $66.52 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
Purchase #7 | $43.68 | 5.391% | $46.0348 | $46.03 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $669.96 | $739.8920 | $739.88 | $739.80 | $739.90 |