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 | $31.99 | 7.537% | $34.4011 | $34.40 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
Purchase #2 | $223.63 | 3.512% | $231.4839 | $231.48 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
Purchase #3 | $123.32 | 4.437% | $128.7917 | $128.79 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
Purchase #4 | $83.92 | 12.563% | $94.4629 | $94.46 | $94.45 | $94.50 |
Purchase #5 | $125.88 | 3.824% | $130.6937 | $130.69 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
Purchase #6 | $89.96 | 7.441% | $96.6539 | $96.65 | $96.65 | $96.70 |
Purchase #7 | $36.66 | 7.670% | $39.4718 | $39.47 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $715.36 | $755.9590 | $755.94 | $755.95 | $756.10 |