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 | $32.26 | 6.481% | $34.3508 | $34.35 | $34.35 | $34.40 |
Purchase #2 | $36.84 | 6.516% | $39.2405 | $39.24 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
Purchase #3 | $31.72 | 11.206% | $35.2745 | $35.27 | $35.25 | $35.30 |
Purchase #4 | $14.41 | 6.191% | $15.3021 | $15.30 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
Purchase #5 | $129.86 | 11.206% | $144.4121 | $144.41 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
Purchase #6 | $186.82 | 6.359% | $198.6999 | $198.70 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
Purchase #7 | $30.35 | 7.789% | $32.714 | $32.71 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $462.26 | $499.9939 | $499.98 | $499.95 | $500.00 |