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 | $30.78 | 11.778% | $34.4053 | $34.41 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
Purchase #2 | $157.57 | 3.869% | $163.6664 | $163.67 | $163.65 | $163.70 |
Purchase #3 | $22.59 | 6.294% | $24.0118 | $24.01 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
Purchase #4 | $24.98 | 10.269% | $27.5452 | $27.55 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
Purchase #5 | $157.36 | 8.302% | $170.424 | $170.42 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
Purchase #6 | $36.25 | 11.768% | $40.5159 | $40.52 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #7 | $24.47 | 6.168% | $25.9793 | $25.98 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $454.00 | $486.5479 | $486.56 | $486.50 | $486.50 |