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 | $31.75 | 9.566% | $34.7872 | $34.79 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
Purchase #2 | $88.37 | 4.215% | $92.0948 | $92.09 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
Purchase #3 | $97.33 | 5.865% | $103.0384 | $103.04 | $103.05 | $103.00 |
Purchase #4 | $70.96 | 3.615% | $73.5252 | $73.53 | $73.55 | $73.50 |
Purchase #5 | $79.70 | 10.614% | $88.1594 | $88.16 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
Purchase #6 | $43.76 | 12.161% | $49.0817 | $49.08 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
Purchase #7 | $128.86 | 12.555% | $145.0384 | $145.04 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $540.73 | $585.7251 | $585.73 | $585.80 | $585.70 |