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 | $33.99 | 11.705% | $37.9685 | $37.97 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
Purchase #2 | $124.76 | 5.242% | $131.2999 | $131.30 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
Purchase #3 | $172.34 | 7.636% | $185.4999 | $185.50 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
Purchase #4 | $56.41 | 4.750% | $59.0895 | $59.09 | $59.10 | $59.10 |
Purchase #5 | $77.86 | 13.204% | $88.1406 | $88.14 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
Purchase #6 | $15.81 | 13.725% | $17.9799 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
Purchase #7 | $179.61 | 5.707% | $189.8603 | $189.86 | $189.85 | $189.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $660.78 | $709.8386 | $709.84 | $709.85 | $709.90 |