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 | $31.46 | 7.758% | $33.9007 | $33.90 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
Purchase #2 | $28.63 | 9.389% | $31.3181 | $31.32 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
Purchase #3 | $51.52 | 8.343% | $55.8183 | $55.82 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
Purchase #4 | $38.69 | 12.256% | $43.4318 | $43.43 | $43.45 | $43.40 |
Purchase #5 | $226.69 | 7.734% | $244.2222 | $244.22 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
Purchase #6 | $75.82 | 10.125% | $83.4968 | $83.50 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
Purchase #7 | $125.96 | 13.198% | $142.5842 | $142.58 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $578.77 | $634.7721 | $634.77 | $634.75 | $634.70 |