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 | $29.49 | 6.606% | $31.4381 | $31.44 | $31.45 | $31.40 |
Purchase #2 | $10.55 | 11.240% | $11.7358 | $11.74 | $11.75 | $11.70 |
Purchase #3 | $9.92 | 3.584% | $10.2755 | $10.28 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
Purchase #4 | $33.50 | 11.564% | $37.3739 | $37.37 | $37.35 | $37.40 |
Purchase #5 | $35.52 | 5.521% | $37.4811 | $37.48 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
Purchase #6 | $175.49 | 7.630% | $188.8799 | $188.88 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
Purchase #7 | $242.79 | 11.589% | $270.9269 | $270.93 | $270.95 | $270.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $537.26 | $588.1112 | $588.12 | $588.20 | $588.10 |