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 | $32.65 | 11.660% | $36.457 | $36.46 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
Purchase #2 | $33.97 | 10.730% | $37.615 | $37.62 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
Purchase #3 | $166.30 | 5.450% | $175.3634 | $175.36 | $175.35 | $175.40 |
Purchase #4 | $39.81 | 6.563% | $42.4227 | $42.42 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #5 | $245.69 | 4.154% | $255.896 | $255.90 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
Purchase #6 | $146.78 | 10.579% | $162.3079 | $162.31 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
Purchase #7 | $101.97 | 6.165% | $108.2565 | $108.26 | $108.25 | $108.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $767.17 | $818.3185 | $818.33 | $818.25 | $818.40 |