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 | $33.55 | 5.503% | $35.3963 | $35.40 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
Purchase #2 | $152.42 | 11.607% | $170.1114 | $170.11 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
Purchase #3 | $62.44 | 3.382% | $64.5517 | $64.55 | $64.55 | $64.60 |
Purchase #4 | $65.50 | 7.597% | $70.476 | $70.48 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
Purchase #5 | $55.99 | 4.513% | $58.5168 | $58.52 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
Purchase #6 | $103.85 | 11.218% | $115.4999 | $115.50 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
Purchase #7 | $36.34 | 6.426% | $38.6752 | $38.68 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $510.09 | $553.2273 | $553.24 | $553.25 | $553.30 |