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 | $33.25 | 3.492% | $34.4111 | $34.41 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
Purchase #2 | $73.90 | 12.546% | $83.1715 | $83.17 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
Purchase #3 | $11.52 | 11.451% | $12.8392 | $12.84 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
Purchase #4 | $79.61 | 3.631% | $82.5006 | $82.50 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
Purchase #5 | $121.89 | 5.711% | $128.8511 | $128.85 | $128.85 | $128.90 |
Purchase #6 | $189.83 | 7.728% | $204.5001 | $204.50 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
Purchase #7 | $125.94 | 10.681% | $139.3917 | $139.39 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $635.94 | $685.6653 | $685.66 | $685.65 | $685.70 |