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 | $32.64 | 5.567% | $34.4571 | $34.46 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
Purchase #2 | $89.78 | 10.351% | $99.0731 | $99.07 | $99.05 | $99.10 |
Purchase #3 | $52.43 | 12.743% | $59.1112 | $59.11 | $59.10 | $59.10 |
Purchase #4 | $155.67 | 8.239% | $168.4957 | $168.50 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
Purchase #5 | $6.43 | 4.357% | $6.7102 | $6.71 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
Purchase #6 | $120.29 | 9.679% | $131.9329 | $131.93 | $131.95 | $131.90 |
Purchase #7 | $154.32 | 7.305% | $165.5931 | $165.59 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $611.56 | $665.3733 | $665.37 | $665.35 | $665.40 |