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 | $33.81 | 8.224% | $36.5905 | $36.59 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
Purchase #2 | $33.61 | 4.216% | $35.027 | $35.03 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
Purchase #3 | $63.70 | 12.313% | $71.5434 | $71.54 | $71.55 | $71.50 |
Purchase #4 | $127.45 | 5.715% | $134.7338 | $134.73 | $134.75 | $134.70 |
Purchase #5 | $80.84 | 11.790% | $90.371 | $90.37 | $90.35 | $90.40 |
Purchase #6 | $95.71 | 8.174% | $103.5333 | $103.53 | $103.55 | $103.50 |
Purchase #7 | $51.42 | 3.441% | $53.1894 | $53.19 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $486.54 | $524.9884 | $524.98 | $525.05 | $524.90 |