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 | $33.99 | 5.484% | $35.854 | $35.85 | $35.85 | $35.90 |
Purchase #2 | $243.36 | 12.496% | $273.7703 | $273.77 | $273.75 | $273.80 |
Purchase #3 | $32.49 | 4.372% | $33.9105 | $33.91 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
Purchase #4 | $161.50 | 6.624% | $172.1978 | $172.20 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
Purchase #5 | $86.73 | 13.474% | $98.416 | $98.42 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
Purchase #6 | $105.76 | 12.236% | $118.7008 | $118.70 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
Purchase #7 | $126.94 | 8.471% | $137.6931 | $137.69 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $790.77 | $870.5425 | $870.54 | $870.50 | $870.60 |