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 | $28.67 | 3.165% | $29.5774 | $29.58 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
Purchase #2 | $141.76 | 10.672% | $156.8886 | $156.89 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
Purchase #3 | $180.34 | 4.529% | $188.5076 | $188.51 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
Purchase #4 | $236.49 | 12.213% | $265.3725 | $265.37 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
Purchase #5 | $79.58 | 3.750% | $82.5643 | $82.56 | $82.55 | $82.60 |
Purchase #6 | $80.36 | 7.562% | $86.4368 | $86.44 | $86.45 | $86.40 |
Purchase #7 | $37.29 | 3.303% | $38.5217 | $38.52 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $784.49 | $847.8689 | $847.87 | $847.85 | $847.90 |