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 | $34.63 | 5.340% | $36.4792 | $36.48 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
Purchase #2 | $118.75 | 10.351% | $131.0418 | $131.04 | $131.05 | $131.00 |
Purchase #3 | $104.55 | 8.400% | $113.3322 | $113.33 | $113.35 | $113.30 |
Purchase #4 | $85.44 | 6.864% | $91.3046 | $91.30 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
Purchase #5 | $53.71 | 11.422% | $59.8448 | $59.84 | $59.85 | $59.80 |
Purchase #6 | $145.35 | 6.132% | $154.2629 | $154.26 | $154.25 | $154.30 |
Purchase #7 | $46.71 | 12.589% | $52.5903 | $52.59 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $589.14 | $638.8558 | $638.84 | $638.90 | $638.80 |