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 | $32.90 | 10.489% | $36.3509 | $36.35 | $36.35 | $36.40 |
Purchase #2 | $85.85 | 12.382% | $96.4799 | $96.48 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
Purchase #3 | $218.93 | 5.815% | $231.6608 | $231.66 | $231.65 | $231.70 |
Purchase #4 | $165.83 | 10.758% | $183.67 | $183.67 | $183.65 | $183.70 |
Purchase #5 | $12.84 | 10.277% | $14.1596 | $14.16 | $14.15 | $14.20 |
Purchase #6 | $172.56 | 6.797% | $184.2889 | $184.29 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
Purchase #7 | $115.51 | 6.680% | $123.2261 | $123.23 | $123.25 | $123.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $804.42 | $869.8362 | $869.84 | $869.85 | $870.00 |