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 | $33.40 | 5.386% | $35.1989 | $35.20 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
Purchase #2 | $18.60 | 5.590% | $19.6397 | $19.64 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
Purchase #3 | $17.80 | 13.130% | $20.1371 | $20.14 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
Purchase #4 | $37.93 | 10.865% | $42.0511 | $42.05 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
Purchase #5 | $244.53 | 13.515% | $277.5782 | $277.58 | $277.60 | $277.60 |
Purchase #6 | $128.87 | 12.841% | $145.4182 | $145.42 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
Purchase #7 | $44.43 | 12.674% | $50.0611 | $50.06 | $50.05 | $50.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $525.56 | $590.0843 | $590.09 | $590.10 | $590.10 |