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 | 6.817% | $34.1708 | $34.17 | $34.15 | $34.20 |
Purchase #2 | $68.82 | 4.305% | $71.7827 | $71.78 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
Purchase #3 | $20.27 | 10.711% | $22.4411 | $22.44 | $22.45 | $22.40 |
Purchase #4 | $146.42 | 9.841% | $160.8292 | $160.83 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
Purchase #5 | $77.50 | 6.415% | $82.4716 | $82.47 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
Purchase #6 | $66.78 | 8.514% | $72.4656 | $72.47 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
Purchase #7 | $120.83 | 13.773% | $137.4719 | $137.47 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $532.61 | $581.6329 | $581.63 | $581.60 | $581.70 |