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 | $34.69 | 3.440% | $35.8833 | $35.88 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
Purchase #2 | $144.93 | 9.872% | $159.2375 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
Purchase #3 | $82.82 | 12.577% | $93.2363 | $93.24 | $93.25 | $93.20 |
Purchase #4 | $124.79 | 4.535% | $130.4492 | $130.45 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
Purchase #5 | $198.87 | 6.511% | $211.8184 | $211.82 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
Purchase #6 | $21.42 | 13.389% | $24.2879 | $24.29 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
Purchase #7 | $27.39 | 4.120% | $28.5185 | $28.52 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $634.91 | $683.4311 | $683.44 | $683.45 | $683.30 |