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 | $31.27 | 13.133% | $35.3767 | $35.38 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
Purchase #2 | $28.41 | 13.128% | $32.1397 | $32.14 | $32.15 | $32.10 |
Purchase #3 | $168.33 | 6.709% | $179.6233 | $179.62 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
Purchase #4 | $10.78 | 10.679% | $11.9312 | $11.93 | $11.95 | $11.90 |
Purchase #5 | $120.47 | 13.828% | $137.1286 | $137.13 | $137.15 | $137.10 |
Purchase #6 | $8.58 | 8.284% | $9.2908 | $9.29 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
Purchase #7 | $165.49 | 4.367% | $172.7169 | $172.72 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $533.33 | $578.2072 | $578.21 | $578.25 | $578.10 |