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 | $33.77 | 5.144% | $35.5071 | $35.51 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
Purchase #2 | $35.27 | 3.431% | $36.4801 | $36.48 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
Purchase #3 | $115.90 | 11.110% | $128.7765 | $128.78 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
Purchase #4 | $78.25 | 8.772% | $85.1141 | $85.11 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
Purchase #5 | $38.47 | 5.343% | $40.5255 | $40.53 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
Purchase #6 | $78.37 | 6.237% | $83.2579 | $83.26 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
Purchase #7 | $159.86 | 7.498% | $171.8463 | $171.85 | $171.85 | $171.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $539.89 | $581.5075 | $581.52 | $581.55 | $581.50 |