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 | $30.96 | 13.604% | $35.1718 | $35.17 | $35.15 | $35.20 |
Purchase #2 | $46.89 | 5.505% | $49.4713 | $49.47 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
Purchase #3 | $124.45 | 11.685% | $138.992 | $138.99 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
Purchase #4 | $242.83 | 11.556% | $270.8914 | $270.89 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
Purchase #5 | $19.49 | 4.772% | $20.4201 | $20.42 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
Purchase #6 | $13.93 | 9.356% | $15.2333 | $15.23 | $15.25 | $15.20 |
Purchase #7 | $54.85 | 11.617% | $61.2219 | $61.22 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $533.40 | $591.4018 | $591.39 | $591.35 | $591.40 |