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 | $34.64 | 10.601% | $38.3122 | $38.31 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
Purchase #2 | $47.69 | 9.654% | $52.294 | $52.29 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
Purchase #3 | $84.74 | 12.309% | $95.1706 | $95.17 | $95.15 | $95.20 |
Purchase #4 | $131.90 | 6.554% | $140.5447 | $140.54 | $140.55 | $140.50 |
Purchase #5 | $92.89 | 6.113% | $98.5684 | $98.57 | $98.55 | $98.60 |
Purchase #6 | $169.26 | 6.485% | $180.2365 | $180.24 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
Purchase #7 | $28.85 | 5.395% | $30.4065 | $30.41 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $589.97 | $635.5329 | $635.53 | $635.50 | $635.50 |