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 | $33.84 | 3.297% | $34.9557 | $34.96 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
Purchase #2 | $62.67 | 5.455% | $66.0886 | $66.09 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
Purchase #3 | $154.85 | 7.417% | $166.3352 | $166.34 | $166.35 | $166.30 |
Purchase #4 | $35.67 | 10.151% | $39.2909 | $39.29 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
Purchase #5 | $185.88 | 9.864% | $204.2152 | $204.22 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
Purchase #6 | $27.49 | 4.486% | $28.7232 | $28.72 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
Purchase #7 | $7.28 | 6.606% | $7.7609 | $7.76 | $7.75 | $7.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $507.68 | $547.3697 | $547.38 | $547.35 | $547.40 |