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 | $35.56 | 7.855% | $38.3532 | $38.35 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
Purchase #2 | $83.73 | 9.667% | $91.8242 | $91.82 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
Purchase #3 | $185.77 | 5.792% | $196.5298 | $196.53 | $196.55 | $196.50 |
Purchase #4 | $166.40 | 11.700% | $185.8688 | $185.87 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
Purchase #5 | $60.97 | 10.600% | $67.4328 | $67.43 | $67.45 | $67.40 |
Purchase #6 | $71.32 | 12.533% | $80.2585 | $80.26 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
Purchase #7 | $43.80 | 13.624% | $49.7673 | $49.77 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $647.55 | $710.0346 | $710.03 | $710.00 | $710.10 |