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 | $30.73 | 11.828% | $34.3647 | $34.36 | $34.35 | $34.40 |
Purchase #2 | $75.58 | 8.496% | $82.0013 | $82.00 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
Purchase #3 | $198.79 | 13.753% | $226.1296 | $226.13 | $226.15 | $226.10 |
Purchase #4 | $117.39 | 6.852% | $125.4336 | $125.43 | $125.45 | $125.40 |
Purchase #5 | $53.50 | 5.111% | $56.2344 | $56.23 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
Purchase #6 | $145.29 | 11.415% | $161.8749 | $161.87 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
Purchase #7 | $166.54 | 11.510% | $185.7088 | $185.71 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $787.82 | $871.7473 | $871.73 | $871.75 | $871.70 |