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 | $33.29 | 3.293% | $34.3862 | $34.39 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
Purchase #2 | $100.61 | 6.185% | $106.8327 | $106.83 | $106.85 | $106.80 |
Purchase #3 | $159.30 | 5.501% | $168.0631 | $168.06 | $168.05 | $168.10 |
Purchase #4 | $19.46 | 7.163% | $20.8539 | $20.85 | $20.85 | $20.90 |
Purchase #5 | $181.30 | 7.118% | $194.2049 | $194.20 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
Purchase #6 | $84.87 | 5.205% | $89.2875 | $89.29 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
Purchase #7 | $118.85 | 8.625% | $129.1008 | $129.10 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $697.68 | $742.7291 | $742.72 | $742.75 | $742.80 |