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 | $33.62 | 6.430% | $35.7818 | $35.78 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
Purchase #2 | $146.73 | 3.333% | $151.6205 | $151.62 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
Purchase #3 | $89.86 | 7.871% | $96.9329 | $96.93 | $96.95 | $96.90 |
Purchase #4 | $127.72 | 3.639% | $132.3677 | $132.37 | $132.35 | $132.40 |
Purchase #5 | $249.88 | 10.685% | $276.5797 | $276.58 | $276.60 | $276.60 |
Purchase #6 | $212.66 | 9.125% | $232.0652 | $232.07 | $232.05 | $232.10 |
Purchase #7 | $32.31 | 8.760% | $35.1404 | $35.14 | $35.15 | $35.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $892.78 | $960.4882 | $960.49 | $960.50 | $960.50 |