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 | $30.26 | 10.581% | $33.4618 | $33.46 | $33.45 | $33.50 |
Purchase #2 | $6.84 | 3.716% | $7.0942 | $7.09 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
Purchase #3 | $151.78 | 4.529% | $158.6541 | $158.65 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
Purchase #4 | $198.84 | 3.866% | $206.5272 | $206.53 | $206.55 | $206.50 |
Purchase #5 | $89.82 | 11.730% | $100.3559 | $100.36 | $100.35 | $100.40 |
Purchase #6 | $47.87 | 13.334% | $54.253 | $54.25 | $54.25 | $54.30 |
Purchase #7 | $26.27 | 9.466% | $28.7567 | $28.76 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $551.68 | $589.1029 | $589.10 | $589.10 | $589.30 |