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 | $31.44 | 6.485% | $33.4789 | $33.48 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
Purchase #2 | $32.44 | 8.407% | $35.1672 | $35.17 | $35.15 | $35.20 |
Purchase #3 | $79.64 | 13.360% | $90.2799 | $90.28 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
Purchase #4 | $32.87 | 9.474% | $35.9841 | $35.98 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
Purchase #5 | $188.55 | 8.743% | $205.0349 | $205.03 | $205.05 | $205.00 |
Purchase #6 | $205.51 | 9.328% | $224.68 | $224.68 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
Purchase #7 | $250.96 | 4.266% | $261.666 | $261.67 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $821.41 | $886.2910 | $886.29 | $886.35 | $886.40 |