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 | $33.35 | 6.753% | $35.6021 | $35.60 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
Purchase #2 | $81.55 | 3.308% | $84.2477 | $84.25 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
Purchase #3 | $41.90 | 3.798% | $43.4914 | $43.49 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
Purchase #4 | $70.75 | 4.461% | $73.9062 | $73.91 | $73.90 | $73.90 |
Purchase #5 | $72.95 | 8.842% | $79.4002 | $79.40 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
Purchase #6 | $19.58 | 9.641% | $21.4677 | $21.47 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
Purchase #7 | $178.60 | 11.847% | $199.7587 | $199.76 | $199.75 | $199.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $498.68 | $537.8740 | $537.88 | $537.85 | $537.90 |