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 | $32.95 | 7.509% | $35.4242 | $35.42 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
Purchase #2 | $109.44 | 10.436% | $120.8612 | $120.86 | $120.85 | $120.90 |
Purchase #3 | $196.63 | 11.384% | $219.0144 | $219.01 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
Purchase #4 | $208.69 | 10.329% | $230.2456 | $230.25 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
Purchase #5 | $5.57 | 10.244% | $6.1406 | $6.14 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
Purchase #6 | $130.48 | 10.110% | $143.6715 | $143.67 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
Purchase #7 | $50.70 | 8.325% | $54.9208 | $54.92 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $734.46 | $810.2783 | $810.27 | $810.20 | $810.20 |