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 | $36.27 | 4.607% | $37.941 | $37.94 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
Purchase #2 | $27.92 | 5.172% | $29.364 | $29.36 | $29.35 | $29.40 |
Purchase #3 | $85.92 | 5.112% | $90.3122 | $90.31 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
Purchase #4 | $161.82 | 5.696% | $171.0373 | $171.04 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
Purchase #5 | $142.87 | 12.361% | $160.5302 | $160.53 | $160.55 | $160.50 |
Purchase #6 | $61.34 | 13.468% | $69.6013 | $69.60 | $69.60 | $69.60 |
Purchase #7 | $72.46 | 3.169% | $74.7563 | $74.76 | $74.75 | $74.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $588.60 | $633.5423 | $633.54 | $633.55 | $633.50 |