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 | $33.33 | 3.542% | $34.5105 | $34.51 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
Purchase #2 | $97.87 | 3.376% | $101.1741 | $101.17 | $101.15 | $101.20 |
Purchase #3 | $107.75 | 12.819% | $121.5625 | $121.56 | $121.55 | $121.60 |
Purchase #4 | $49.75 | 3.691% | $51.5863 | $51.59 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
Purchase #5 | $61.50 | 11.671% | $68.6777 | $68.68 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
Purchase #6 | $111.70 | 12.694% | $125.8792 | $125.88 | $125.90 | $125.90 |
Purchase #7 | $88.74 | 9.230% | $96.9307 | $96.93 | $96.95 | $96.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $550.64 | $600.3210 | $600.32 | $600.35 | $600.40 |