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 | $34.98 | 3.157% | $36.0843 | $36.08 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
Purchase #2 | $122.89 | 9.317% | $134.3397 | $134.34 | $134.35 | $134.30 |
Purchase #3 | $84.50 | 6.279% | $89.8058 | $89.81 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
Purchase #4 | $52.74 | 6.334% | $56.0806 | $56.08 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
Purchase #5 | $137.64 | 13.126% | $155.7066 | $155.71 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
Purchase #6 | $17.70 | 13.174% | $20.0318 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
Purchase #7 | $5.84 | 4.120% | $6.0806 | $6.08 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $456.29 | $498.1294 | $498.13 | $498.20 | $498.10 |