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 | $29.76 | 5.822% | $31.4926 | $31.49 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
Purchase #2 | $32.91 | 8.786% | $35.8015 | $35.80 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
Purchase #3 | $58.47 | 7.531% | $62.8734 | $62.87 | $62.85 | $62.90 |
Purchase #4 | $19.61 | 10.723% | $21.7128 | $21.71 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
Purchase #5 | $242.95 | 5.179% | $255.5324 | $255.53 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
Purchase #6 | $159.50 | 10.611% | $176.4245 | $176.42 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
Purchase #7 | $163.83 | 10.549% | $181.1124 | $181.11 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $707.03 | $764.9496 | $764.93 | $764.90 | $764.90 |