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 | $35.58 | 6.752% | $37.9824 | $37.98 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
Purchase #2 | $186.81 | 4.533% | $195.2781 | $195.28 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
Purchase #3 | $152.49 | 6.506% | $162.411 | $162.41 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
Purchase #4 | $16.61 | 6.582% | $17.7033 | $17.70 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
Purchase #5 | $16.97 | 9.167% | $18.5256 | $18.53 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
Purchase #6 | $14.95 | 13.389% | $16.9517 | $16.95 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
Purchase #7 | $104.67 | 11.615% | $116.8274 | $116.83 | $116.85 | $116.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $528.08 | $565.6795 | $565.68 | $565.75 | $565.70 |