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 | $34.67 | 3.672% | $35.9431 | $35.94 | $35.95 | $35.90 |
Purchase #2 | $79.83 | 12.712% | $89.978 | $89.98 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
Purchase #3 | $48.78 | 7.815% | $52.5922 | $52.59 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
Purchase #4 | $14.96 | 3.269% | $15.449 | $15.45 | $15.45 | $15.40 |
Purchase #5 | $85.43 | 4.329% | $89.1283 | $89.13 | $89.15 | $89.10 |
Purchase #6 | $77.93 | 12.431% | $87.6175 | $87.62 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
Purchase #7 | $208.61 | 4.355% | $217.695 | $217.70 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $550.21 | $588.4031 | $588.41 | $588.45 | $588.30 |