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 | 7.835% | $32.6417 | $32.64 | $32.65 | $32.60 |
Purchase #2 | $31.52 | 9.644% | $34.5598 | $34.56 | $34.55 | $34.60 |
Purchase #3 | $84.27 | 6.581% | $89.8158 | $89.82 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
Purchase #4 | $134.36 | 8.601% | $145.9163 | $145.92 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
Purchase #5 | $10.35 | 7.587% | $11.1353 | $11.14 | $11.15 | $11.10 |
Purchase #6 | $35.44 | 3.398% | $36.6443 | $36.64 | $36.65 | $36.60 |
Purchase #7 | $172.58 | 12.278% | $193.7694 | $193.77 | $193.75 | $193.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $498.79 | $544.4826 | $544.49 | $544.45 | $544.40 |