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 | $38.56 | 13.672% | $43.8319 | $43.83 | $43.85 | $43.80 |
Purchase #2 | $13.58 | 6.389% | $14.4476 | $14.45 | $14.45 | $14.40 |
Purchase #3 | $23.74 | 3.395% | $24.546 | $24.55 | $24.55 | $24.50 |
Purchase #4 | $25.79 | 11.230% | $28.6862 | $28.69 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
Purchase #5 | $26.45 | 3.381% | $27.3443 | $27.34 | $27.35 | $27.30 |
Purchase #6 | $177.49 | 5.379% | $187.0372 | $187.04 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
Purchase #7 | $5.92 | 5.192% | $6.2274 | $6.23 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $311.53 | $332.1206 | $332.13 | $332.20 | $331.90 |