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 | $36.26 | 5.123% | $38.1176 | $38.12 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
Purchase #2 | $64.69 | 9.561% | $70.875 | $70.88 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
Purchase #3 | $79.52 | 5.300% | $83.7346 | $83.73 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
Purchase #4 | $95.86 | 5.423% | $101.0585 | $101.06 | $101.05 | $101.10 |
Purchase #5 | $85.50 | 10.277% | $94.2868 | $94.29 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
Purchase #6 | $126.39 | 7.817% | $136.2699 | $136.27 | $136.25 | $136.30 |
Purchase #7 | $153.50 | 5.833% | $162.4537 | $162.45 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $641.72 | $686.7961 | $686.80 | $686.80 | $686.90 |