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 | $33.45 | 5.433% | $35.2673 | $35.27 | $35.25 | $35.30 |
Purchase #2 | $25.89 | 10.356% | $28.5712 | $28.57 | $28.55 | $28.60 |
Purchase #3 | $33.80 | 4.546% | $35.3365 | $35.34 | $35.35 | $35.30 |
Purchase #4 | $37.25 | 12.791% | $42.0146 | $42.01 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
Purchase #5 | $170.52 | 5.659% | $180.1697 | $180.17 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
Purchase #6 | $62.88 | 3.582% | $65.1324 | $65.13 | $65.15 | $65.10 |
Purchase #7 | $131.65 | 13.861% | $149.898 | $149.90 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $495.44 | $536.3897 | $536.39 | $536.35 | $536.40 |