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 | $30.27 | 13.509% | $34.3592 | $34.36 | $34.35 | $34.40 |
Purchase #2 | $62.33 | 10.872% | $69.1065 | $69.11 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
Purchase #3 | $56.71 | 8.737% | $61.6648 | $61.66 | $61.65 | $61.70 |
Purchase #4 | $187.52 | 4.725% | $196.3803 | $196.38 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
Purchase #5 | $50.87 | 7.266% | $54.5662 | $54.57 | $54.55 | $54.60 |
Purchase #6 | $17.95 | 13.287% | $20.335 | $20.34 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
Purchase #7 | $225.52 | 7.556% | $242.5603 | $242.56 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $631.17 | $678.9723 | $678.98 | $678.95 | $679.10 |