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 | $33.65 | 5.479% | $35.4937 | $35.49 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
Purchase #2 | $138.39 | 5.547% | $146.0665 | $146.07 | $146.05 | $146.10 |
Purchase #3 | $141.90 | 4.150% | $147.7889 | $147.79 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
Purchase #4 | $105.52 | 4.657% | $110.4341 | $110.43 | $110.45 | $110.40 |
Purchase #5 | $108.96 | 8.646% | $118.3807 | $118.38 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
Purchase #6 | $188.80 | 8.752% | $205.3238 | $205.32 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
Purchase #7 | $192.72 | 9.407% | $210.8492 | $210.85 | $210.85 | $210.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $909.94 | $974.3369 | $974.33 | $974.35 | $974.30 |