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 | $31.76 | 8.358% | $34.4145 | $34.41 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
Purchase #2 | $85.25 | 4.453% | $89.0462 | $89.05 | $89.05 | $89.00 |
Purchase #3 | $80.88 | 11.368% | $90.0744 | $90.07 | $90.05 | $90.10 |
Purchase #4 | $19.70 | 5.550% | $20.7934 | $20.79 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
Purchase #5 | $76.46 | 13.454% | $86.7469 | $86.75 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
Purchase #6 | $42.71 | 12.522% | $48.0581 | $48.06 | $48.05 | $48.10 |
Purchase #7 | $146.60 | 13.478% | $166.3587 | $166.36 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $483.36 | $535.4922 | $535.49 | $535.45 | $535.50 |