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 | $32.55 | 7.199% | $34.8933 | $34.89 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
Purchase #2 | $46.50 | 5.383% | $49.0031 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
Purchase #3 | $78.71 | 9.220% | $85.9671 | $85.97 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
Purchase #4 | $34.59 | 9.774% | $37.9708 | $37.97 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
Purchase #5 | $80.65 | 10.700% | $89.2796 | $89.28 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
Purchase #6 | $233.46 | 12.368% | $262.3343 | $262.33 | $262.35 | $262.30 |
Purchase #7 | $165.38 | 8.231% | $178.9924 | $178.99 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $671.84 | $738.4406 | $738.43 | $738.45 | $738.50 |