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 | $33.38 | 3.309% | $34.4845 | $34.48 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
Purchase #2 | $101.72 | 6.790% | $108.6268 | $108.63 | $108.65 | $108.60 |
Purchase #3 | $47.65 | 8.746% | $51.8175 | $51.82 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
Purchase #4 | $5.92 | 13.767% | $6.735 | $6.74 | $6.75 | $6.70 |
Purchase #5 | $37.41 | 5.780% | $39.5723 | $39.57 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
Purchase #6 | $204.47 | 4.825% | $214.3357 | $214.34 | $214.35 | $214.30 |
Purchase #7 | $200.51 | 6.649% | $213.8419 | $213.84 | $213.85 | $213.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $631.06 | $669.4137 | $669.42 | $669.45 | $669.30 |