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 | $34.99 | 5.371% | $36.8693 | $36.87 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
Purchase #2 | $28.69 | 8.432% | $31.1091 | $31.11 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
Purchase #3 | $30.73 | 10.215% | $33.8691 | $33.87 | $33.85 | $33.90 |
Purchase #4 | $33.85 | 3.116% | $34.9048 | $34.90 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
Purchase #5 | $156.43 | 3.644% | $162.1303 | $162.13 | $162.15 | $162.10 |
Purchase #6 | $107.83 | 5.698% | $113.9742 | $113.97 | $113.95 | $114.00 |
Purchase #7 | $38.48 | 10.671% | $42.5862 | $42.59 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $431.00 | $455.4430 | $455.44 | $455.40 | $455.50 |