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 | $31.91 | 13.763% | $36.3018 | $36.30 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
Purchase #2 | $67.45 | 4.555% | $70.5223 | $70.52 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
Purchase #3 | $82.44 | 9.531% | $90.2974 | $90.30 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
Purchase #4 | $135.90 | 5.819% | $143.808 | $143.81 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
Purchase #5 | $70.81 | 4.635% | $74.092 | $74.09 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
Purchase #6 | $103.86 | 10.249% | $114.5046 | $114.50 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
Purchase #7 | $56.59 | 3.288% | $58.4507 | $58.45 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $548.96 | $587.9768 | $587.97 | $587.95 | $588.00 |