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 | $31.99 | 13.332% | $36.2549 | $36.25 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
Purchase #2 | $239.42 | 13.136% | $270.8702 | $270.87 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
Purchase #3 | $172.70 | 7.462% | $185.5869 | $185.59 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
Purchase #4 | $180.49 | 8.771% | $196.3208 | $196.32 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
Purchase #5 | $19.37 | 3.595% | $20.0664 | $20.07 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
Purchase #6 | $56.84 | 10.658% | $62.898 | $62.90 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
Purchase #7 | $85.71 | 3.340% | $88.5727 | $88.57 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $786.52 | $860.5699 | $860.57 | $860.50 | $860.70 |