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 | $33.87 | 3.346% | $35.0033 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
Purchase #2 | $60.73 | 6.190% | $64.4892 | $64.49 | $64.50 | $64.50 |
Purchase #3 | $28.92 | 6.436% | $30.7813 | $30.78 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
Purchase #4 | $189.75 | 13.429% | $215.2315 | $215.23 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
Purchase #5 | $62.93 | 12.624% | $70.8743 | $70.87 | $70.85 | $70.90 |
Purchase #6 | $134.58 | 10.234% | $148.3529 | $148.35 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
Purchase #7 | $85.80 | 5.677% | $90.6709 | $90.67 | $90.65 | $90.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $596.58 | $655.4034 | $655.39 | $655.40 | $655.50 |