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 | $31.74 | 6.566% | $33.824 | $33.82 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
Purchase #2 | $6.56 | 8.597% | $7.124 | $7.12 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
Purchase #3 | $39.57 | 4.394% | $41.3087 | $41.31 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
Purchase #4 | $53.36 | 6.472% | $56.8135 | $56.81 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
Purchase #5 | $20.26 | 13.728% | $23.0413 | $23.04 | $23.05 | $23.00 |
Purchase #6 | $172.97 | 12.235% | $194.1329 | $194.13 | $194.15 | $194.10 |
Purchase #7 | $225.81 | 3.313% | $233.2911 | $233.29 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $550.27 | $589.5355 | $589.52 | $589.50 | $589.40 |