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 | $31.51 | 8.310% | $34.1285 | $34.13 | $34.15 | $34.10 |
Purchase #2 | $85.37 | 4.402% | $89.128 | $89.13 | $89.15 | $89.10 |
Purchase #3 | $15.95 | 10.136% | $17.5667 | $17.57 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
Purchase #4 | $28.39 | 9.374% | $31.0513 | $31.05 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
Purchase #5 | $109.99 | 11.716% | $122.8764 | $122.88 | $122.90 | $122.90 |
Purchase #6 | $68.87 | 3.425% | $71.2288 | $71.23 | $71.25 | $71.20 |
Purchase #7 | $77.74 | 7.624% | $83.6669 | $83.67 | $83.65 | $83.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $417.82 | $449.6466 | $449.66 | $449.70 | $449.70 |