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 | $33.66 | 12.873% | $37.9931 | $37.99 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
Purchase #2 | $48.95 | 11.353% | $54.5073 | $54.51 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
Purchase #3 | $163.50 | 5.365% | $172.2718 | $172.27 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
Purchase #4 | $54.74 | 11.752% | $61.173 | $61.17 | $61.15 | $61.20 |
Purchase #5 | $218.46 | 4.583% | $228.472 | $228.47 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
Purchase #6 | $158.62 | 13.518% | $180.0623 | $180.06 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
Purchase #7 | $13.78 | 9.843% | $15.1364 | $15.14 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $691.71 | $749.6159 | $749.61 | $749.55 | $749.70 |