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 | $35.49 | 5.688% | $37.5087 | $37.51 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
Purchase #2 | $185.26 | 9.413% | $202.6985 | $202.70 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
Purchase #3 | $210.60 | 11.640% | $235.1138 | $235.11 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
Purchase #4 | $82.96 | 4.271% | $86.5032 | $86.50 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
Purchase #5 | $7.93 | 7.466% | $8.5221 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
Purchase #6 | $168.66 | 12.582% | $189.8808 | $189.88 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
Purchase #7 | $81.64 | 11.767% | $91.2466 | $91.25 | $91.25 | $91.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $772.54 | $851.4737 | $851.47 | $851.45 | $851.40 |