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 | $34.48 | 5.400% | $36.3419 | $36.34 | $36.35 | $36.30 |
Purchase #2 | $33.85 | 9.775% | $37.1588 | $37.16 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
Purchase #3 | $66.26 | 4.686% | $69.3649 | $69.36 | $69.35 | $69.40 |
Purchase #4 | $18.74 | 9.195% | $20.4631 | $20.46 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
Purchase #5 | $156.37 | 13.722% | $177.8271 | $177.83 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
Purchase #6 | $212.93 | 3.854% | $221.1363 | $221.14 | $221.15 | $221.10 |
Purchase #7 | $39.61 | 6.422% | $42.1538 | $42.15 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $562.24 | $604.4459 | $604.44 | $604.45 | $604.50 |