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 | $35.84 | 7.321% | $38.4638 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
Purchase #2 | $160.27 | 12.416% | $180.1691 | $180.17 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
Purchase #3 | $35.78 | 13.391% | $40.5713 | $40.57 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
Purchase #4 | $157.55 | 5.690% | $166.5146 | $166.51 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
Purchase #5 | $30.44 | 10.538% | $33.6478 | $33.65 | $33.65 | $33.60 |
Purchase #6 | $238.57 | 7.328% | $256.0524 | $256.05 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
Purchase #7 | $161.60 | 4.668% | $169.1435 | $169.14 | $169.15 | $169.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $820.05 | $884.5625 | $884.55 | $884.50 | $884.60 |