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 | $32.48 | 3.436% | $33.596 | $33.60 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
Purchase #2 | $14.51 | 9.795% | $15.9313 | $15.93 | $15.95 | $15.90 |
Purchase #3 | $55.94 | 4.473% | $58.4422 | $58.44 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
Purchase #4 | $172.72 | 11.676% | $192.8868 | $192.89 | $192.90 | $192.90 |
Purchase #5 | $115.51 | 3.709% | $119.7943 | $119.79 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
Purchase #6 | $136.37 | 5.768% | $144.2358 | $144.24 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
Purchase #7 | $12.43 | 7.708% | $13.3881 | $13.39 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $539.96 | $578.2745 | $578.28 | $578.35 | $578.20 |