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 | $31.80 | 8.518% | $34.5087 | $34.51 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
Purchase #2 | $242.25 | 5.373% | $255.2661 | $255.27 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
Purchase #3 | $50.44 | 9.458% | $55.2106 | $55.21 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
Purchase #4 | $134.75 | 11.331% | $150.0185 | $150.02 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
Purchase #5 | $41.45 | 3.872% | $43.0549 | $43.05 | $43.05 | $43.10 |
Purchase #6 | $94.34 | 6.630% | $100.5947 | $100.59 | $100.60 | $100.60 |
Purchase #7 | $64.27 | 5.589% | $67.8621 | $67.86 | $67.85 | $67.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $659.30 | $706.5156 | $706.51 | $706.45 | $706.60 |