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 | $35.34 | 7.586% | $38.0209 | $38.02 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
Purchase #2 | $7.83 | 6.829% | $8.3647 | $8.36 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
Purchase #3 | $219.30 | 12.787% | $247.3419 | $247.34 | $247.35 | $247.30 |
Purchase #4 | $149.54 | 13.784% | $170.1526 | $170.15 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
Purchase #5 | $94.88 | 5.540% | $100.1364 | $100.14 | $100.15 | $100.10 |
Purchase #6 | $49.88 | 13.274% | $56.5011 | $56.50 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
Purchase #7 | $80.80 | 13.702% | $91.8712 | $91.87 | $91.85 | $91.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $637.57 | $712.3888 | $712.38 | $712.35 | $712.40 |